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Originally Posted by killcrap
your obviously not a mechanic or have any real world knowledge working on BMW's as this is a very common thing we do in the real world. maybe you got lucky no rust of the thread of your locator bolt. what i'm suggesting will work for everyone without drilling, welding or lost time. a new rotor is cheap to replace vs the time needed to drill the bolt out.
with a pry bar you can break the rotor off the hub with a little bit of effort behind the backing plate.
the hat of the brake rotor is the weakest part of the brake rotor so you'll get 99% of the brake rotor off and then you can remove remains with ease.
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I think you have proven who is a "mechanic" and who isn't. Anyone that will take a sledge hammer to something and smash it off, putting extreme, not designed loads on bearings, emergency brake system, fasteners, suspension, has no idea what they are doing. Of course it can be done, but is it correct? Absolutely not. Not going to get in a pissing match with you and give examples of the work I have done on my numerous BMWs, Italian, Japanese cars. Just stay the f$%* away from anything I have or will potentially buy! The OP has received all good advice here on a simple problem. Just don't take this donkeys advice!