Front Brake Rotor

Front Brake Rotor

Removal

• Before proceeding, refer to => [ Safety Precautions ] Service Precautions.

- Raise and support the vehicle.






- Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly (1).

• In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may be damaged.








- Remove the two bolts (3) securing disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) to the steering knuckle (2).

- Remove the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket (1) from the knuckle (2) and rotor (4) as an assembly. Hang the assembly out of the way using wire. Do not overextend the brake hose.






- Remove any clips retaining the brake rotor to the wheel mounting studs.

- Slide the brake rotor (2) off the hub and bearing (1).

Installation

• Inspect disc brake pads before installation. Refer to => [ Brake Pad Inspection ] Testing and Inspection.








- Clean the hub face (1) to remove any dirt or corrosion where the rotor mounts.

- Install the brake rotor (2) over the studs on the hub and bearing.






- Install the disc brake caliper and adapter bracket assembly (1) over the brake rotor (4) and knuckle (2).

- Install the mounting bolts (3) securing the caliper adapter bracket to the knuckle (2). Tighten the bolts to 169 Nm (125 ft. lbs.).






- Install the tire and wheel assembly (1).

- Lower the vehicle.

- Pump the brake pedal several times before moving the vehicle to set the pads to the brake rotor.

- Adjust the brake fluid level in the reservoir as necessary.

- Road test the vehicle and make several stops to seat the brake pads to the rotor.