Removal and Replacement

Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure

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.
3. Remove the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Service and Repair.





Note: Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks to prevent damage to brake rotor friction surface.

4. While supporting the brake rotor assembly, remove the 6 wheel hub bolts.




5. Separate the wheel hub from the brake rotor.
6. Clean the wheel hub and brake rotor mating surfaces to remove any debris or corrosion.

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. Clean all rust and contaminates from the mating surfaces of the hub flange and rotor.
2. Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to ensure there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.





Note: Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks to prevent damage to brake rotor friction surface.

3. Position the wheel hub to the brake rotor.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

Note:
* Use only hand tools to install the wheel hub bolts.
* Ensure the wheel hub and brake rotor are properly mated.

4. While supporting the brake rotor assembly, install the 6 wheel hub bolts and, using only hand tools, tighten the bolts to 120 Nm (89 lb ft).
5. Install the wheel bearing and hub assembly. Refer to Front Wheel Bearing and Hub Replacement Service and Repair.
6. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.