Brake Rotor - Removal

REMOVAL

NOTE: Front rotor shown, rear rotor similar.





1. Raise and support the vehicle Maintenance.
2. Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3. Bottom caliper pistons into the caliper.
4. Remove the brake caliper tension clip (1) by pressing rearward on the front of the clip (2) while pulling the clip out (3) from the caliper.





5. Remove the caliper slide dust bolt shields and loosen the brake caliper slide bolts (guide pins) (2).

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

6. Remove the brake caliper (3) from the caliper adapter (4) and hang the brake caliper (3).
7. Remove the brake caliper adapter mounting bolts (1) and remove adapter (4) from the vehicle.










8. If equipped, remove and discard the o-ring (2) securing the disc brake rotor (1) on the hub.
9. Remove the disc brake rotor from hub/bearing.