Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Special Tools
* J-41013 - Rotor Resurfacing Kit
* J-42450-A - Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).


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.

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 brake caliper bracket bolts (1).




4. Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove the brake caliper and bracket assembly (1) and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
5. If installing the original brake rotor, mark the relationship of the rotor to the wheel hub.




6. Remove the 2 brake rotor retainers (1) and the brake rotor (2).
Discard the brake rotor retainers.

Installation Procedure

1. If installing a new brake rotor, clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol.
2. Using the J-42450-A - Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
3. Using the J-41013 - Rotor Resurfacing Kit , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange.




4. Install the brake rotor (1) to the wheel hub.
If installing the original brake rotor, align the rotor to the wheel hub as noted during removal.




5. Install the brake caliper and bracket assembly (1).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

6. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten the bolts to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
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).