Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (With Dual Rear Wheel)

Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (W/Dual Wheels)
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

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.



Removal Procedure





1. Release the park brake.
2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
4. Remove the hub and rotor assembly. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
5. Mark the relationship of the hub to the rotor.
6. Place the hub and rotor assembly on a hydraulic press.
7. Press the wheel studs out of the hub and rotor assembly.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the hub and the rotor (if applicable).
2. Install each of the new wheel studs into the hub and rotor assembly by performing the following steps:

1. Install the stud.
2. Install 4 washers to the stud.
3. Install a lug nut to the stud with the flat side of the nut towards the washers.
4. Tighten the lug nut to draw the stud into the hub and rotor assembly.
5. Inspect the hub and rotor assembly to ensure that the hub is tight against the rotor and the stud is seated completely.
6. Remove the lug nut and the washers.

3. Install the hub and rotor assembly to the vehicle. Refer to Rear Axle Hub, Bearing, Cup, and/or Seal Replacement .
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
5. Lower the vehicle.
6. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
7. Slowly release the brake pedal.
8. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 6-7 until a firm pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
9. Fill the master cylinder reservoir to the proper level with clean brake fluid. Refer to Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling (Master Cylinder Reservoir Filling) .