Brake Rotor Replacement

Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure

^ Tools Required
- J42450-A Hub Cleaning Kit

1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
3. Remove the brake caliper.
4. Remove the brake caliper bracket from the steering knuckle (front) or the lower control arm (rear). Support the caliper assembly away from the rotor.
5. Remove the brake rotor.

Installation Procedure

Important: Whenever the rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or contaminants from the wheel bearing flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor, and brake pulsation.

1. Use the J42450-A in order to clean the mating surfaces on the rotor and the wheel bearing flange.
2. Install the rotor over the wheel studs onto the wheel bearing flange.
3. Install the brake caliper bracket assembly.
4. Install the brake caliper.
5. Install the tire and wheel assembly.
6. Lower the vehicle.