Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (With Dual Rear Wheel)

Rear Break Rotor Replacement (With Duel Rear Wheels)

Removal Procedure






1. Release the park brake, if necessary.
2. Remove the hub and rotor assembly. Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement

3. Mark the relationship of the hub to the rotor.
4. Place the hub and rotor on a hydraulic press.
5. Press the wheel studs from the hub and rotor.

Installation Procedure






1. Align the hub and the rotor (if applicable).
2. Install each of the new wheel studs into the hub and rotor by performing the following steps:
2.1 Install the stud.
2.2 Install 4 washers to the stud.
2.3 Install a lug nut to the stud with the flat side of the nut toward the washers.
2.4 Tighten the lug nut to draw the stud into the hub and rotor.
2.5 Inspect the hub and rotor to ensure that the hub is tight against the rotor and the stud is seated completely.
2.6 Remove the lug nut and the washers.
3. Install the hub and rotor assembly to the vehicle. Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement
4. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
5. Slowly release the brake pedal.
6. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 4-5 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
7. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid, if necessary.
8. If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, burnish the brake pads and rotors.