Brake Rotor Replacement Front

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
3. Remove the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
4. Remove the caliper mounting bracket bolts and the caliper mounting bracket.



5. Remove the brake rotor (1) from the wheel hub (2).
6. Clean the metal contact surfaces between the brake rotor and the hub bearing flange.

1. Install the brake rotor (1) onto the wheel hub (2).
2. Install the caliper mounting bracket and caliper mounting bracket bolts.
3. Install the front brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
4. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Pump the brake pedal several times until firm.

Brake Rotor Replacement Rear

The rear brake rotor can be removed without separating the caliper from the mounting plate (remove as an assembly).

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
2. Remove the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.



3. Remove the rear brake caliper (2) and mounting bracket. Support with a locally fabricated hook (1). Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .



4. Remove the brake rotor (1) from the wheel hub (2).

Notice: Any new rotor must have the protective coating removed from the friction surfaces before being placed in service. Remove the protective coating using denatured alcohol or an equivalent brake cleaner, and wipe the surface clean with clean cloths. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or other oil base solvents which may leave an oily residue. This residue is damaging to the brake lining and is flammable.

1. Install the brake rotor (1) onto the wheel hub (2).
2. Install the rear brake caliper and mounting plate assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
3. Install the tire and the wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Pump the brake pedal several times until the pedal is firm.