How do i get the rotor off the wheel for a 2001 grand am

go to rockauto.com and look up the brake part numbers for each. If the part numbers are the same, then they're interchangeable. If not, then no

Cable and linkages are likely seizedwith rust and/or ice. Remove bottom caliper bolt to remove caliper up and off rotor.Un-bolt caliper support to allow removal of rotor. Make sure parking brake eyelet protruding throuth backing plate isin the off position that is pointing to rear ofcar; secure with vice grips if necessary.Now proceed to tap rear face of rotor all arround on inside to remove Depending how badly it is corroded and internally seized,(also worn groove) ,rotor and internalparking brake shoes will have to be sacrifiiced and replaced. Purchase new hold - kit emergency brake shoes and rotors for both rear wheels

To remove the front rotors,you first need to support the vehicle with a jack stand.Then remove the wheel.
Once the wheel is out of the way you need to take the two bolts off of the backside of the caliper, then compress the caliper and lift it off of the rotor.
Now you should be able to easily remove the rotor from the Jeep.

If you have rear Rotors, there is a complete drum inside the Rotor for the Emergency brakes. The Star wheel is an adjustment wheel for slack on this part. You need to turn the star wheel to let the Rotor slip off.

Also, block your wheels, disconnect Battery, then put Gearshift in Neutral. Turn the wheel and you can work the Rotor off. You may have to use Penetrating oil on the outside of the Rotor and the center "Ring" of the axle. Oil and turn the Rotor, 1 stud at a time.
Hit the rotor between the studs and the center of the Axle.

What you are trying to accomplish is getting oil into the stud holes so that it runs into the rotor and loosens the rust bond.

When you reassemble the parts, buy some Antiseize compound and smear it on the axle so the rotor can not rust together again.

This advice and the star wheel instructions also holds true for drum brakes too!.

on the rotor there is an awl [scratch] mark near the wheel stud holes you put the scratch mark nearest the wheel stud that has the purple or pink paint on the end of it.
if still vibrates replace the rotors dont turn them they will shortly just vibrate worst.also the new rotors will have the mark on them and you line it up as described above

Normally, to remove a front rotor you remove tire, then must remove the caliper.

To remove caliper, there are two screws that the caliper is secured with that are accessed from the back side of the caliper. Unscrew these, pull all of the way out. The caliper should then be free to be slid out of it's position and off of the rotor. You'll need to support the caliper somehow. Most magazine show using heavy wire to hang it, I often take a small bucket upside down to set it on so the brake hose is not stressed.

Most front wheel drive & I think 4-WD vehicles, the rotor will slip right off. If not and there is a grease cup covering the center of the hub, will need to pop this off with a screw driver. Then remove the retaining clip that is inserted thru the threaded shaft to prevent the nut that is exposed from working it's way loose. Remove the nut, and now the rotor will come right off.

Re-assembling this nut at the right torgue is a key to getting everything back together properly. Too tight, you burn up the bearings and hurt fuel economy. Too loose and the tire wobbles, excessive wear, lot of issues.

soak around the hub and wheel studs with penetrating oil use a large hammer and a round punch work around the center of the rotor between the wheel studs until it pops free you can subtitute hammer and punch for an air chisel and round hammer head bit if available. don't hit the face of the rotor if your trying to save it.

Yuo need to set your ABS wheel speed sensors.

There might be a start washer on one of the wheel studs that hold the rotor in place, If not. A good hit from a hammer will break the rotor free from the wheel hub, chances are there being held on by corrosion. Good luck and hope this helps. Keep me posted, be glad to help.

I doubt it is a c/v joint. You may have a bad caliper. Drive arround the block and feel the temperature of the wheels. DO NOT FEEL THE ROTOR after driving it- it will burn your finger bad. touch the rim portion of the wheel. if no difference drive farther or when you get to or home from work. is the rotor blue or discolored? the pads could be binding in the mounting bracket and your slider pins could be frozen but this usually has a worn out inner pad.
check these and let me know... Good luck