What is involved in removing the rear rotor on the 2003 accord, besides removing the caliper and the carrier? Is it typical of most cars where you have to remove the cotter pin, nut, etc.
On the 2000 jetta, the rotor just slips off the hub, you just need to removed the caliper, the rotor can be slipped out from between the carrier without having to remove it.

 

It's the same for all Accords from 98-present. There are two small machine screws that hold the rotor on the hub, but this is basically to hold the rotor still so it's easier to put the caliper on during assembly. The lugnuts and wheel are what really hold the rotor on. But those little machine screws can be a PITA. You really need an impact driver, set it to reverse and start hammering away. Otherwise you are likely to strip the screw heads. If you do...it's not the end of the world, just drill the head off and remove the rotors. You don't really need those screws anyway. If you live in the rust belt, the rotors will likely stay on even after you remove the screws. Probably will require a few bashes with a sledge to get rid of that nice rust weld.

Good luck.

 

Thanks jschmid