Front

FRONT DISC BRAKE ROTOR

REMOVAL





1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Disconnect the brake pad wear indicator.





4. Remove the caliper bracket mounting bolts (3) and remove the caliper (1) and bracket as an assembly from the steering knuckle (2).





CAUTION: Never allow the disc brake caliper to hang from the brake hose. Damage to the brake hose can result. Provide a suitable support to hang the caliper securely.

5. Remove the retaining bolt and then remove the brake rotor (1) from the wheel hub.

INSTALLATION





1. Install the rotor (1) onto the wheel hub.
2. Install the retaining bolt. Tighten to 10 Nm (7 ft. lbs.).





3. Install the caliper and bracket assembly (1) on the knuckle (2).
4. Install the caliper bracket mounting bolts (3). Tighten the mounting bolts to 115 Nm (85 ft. lbs.).





5. Connect the brake pad wear indicator.
6. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

WARNING: DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNTIL A FIRM BRAKE PEDAL IS OBTAINED.

7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Pump the brake pedal until the caliper pistons and the brake pads are seated and a firm brake pedal is achieved.