Front Brake Rotor, Replacing

Front Brake Rotor, Replacing

• Always replace on both axles.

• Always use new bolts, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Removing

- Raise the vehicle.

- Remove the wheels.

- Remove the front brake pads, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

• Do not let the brake caliper hang from the brake hose. Secure it to the body with suitable cable ties or wire. Do not support the weight with the brake hose.

- Remove the bolts - 5 - on the front brake carrier.






- Remove the front brake carrier.

- Remove the securing bolt - arrow - on the brake rotor while holding the rotor firmly.






- Remove the brake rotor.

• When removing the brake rotor from the wheel hub, do not tilt the disc.

Installing

• Always use new bolts, refer to the Parts Catalog.

Clean the brake rotor, wheel hub and contact surfaces before installing.

- Place the brake rotor on the hub.

• When positioning the brake rotor, do not tilt it on the wheel hub.

- Install the securing bolt - arrow - and tighten.






- Position the front brake carrier.






- Install the bolts - 5 - on the front brake carrier and tighten.

- Install the front brake pads, refer to => [ Brake Pads ] Brake Pads.

• After replacing the brake pads, press the brake pedal firmly several times while the vehicle is stationary so that the brake pads are seated properly in their normal operating position.

- Mount the wheels.