Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64)

Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J64)

Special Tools

* CH-41013 - Rotor Resurfacing Kit

* CH-42450-A - Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Service and Repair.

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.





Note: The brake caliper bolts must be replaced any time they are removed. Do not reuse the disc brake caliper bolts.

3. Remove and discard the brake caliper bolts (1).

Caution:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

4. Remove the brake caliper assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire.




5. Remove the brake rotor bolt (1).




6. Remove the brake rotor (1).

Installation Procedure

Note: Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminants should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.

1. Using the CH-42450-A - Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.

2. Using the CH-41013 - Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.




3. Install the brake rotor (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the brake rotor bolt (1) and tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb in).

5. Position the brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle.





Note: The brake caliper bolts must be replaced any time they are removed.

6. Install 2 new brake caliper bolts (1) and tighten to 150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 30 degrees.

7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

8. Burnish the brake pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing Procedures.