Front Brake Rotor

WHEN INSTALLING NEW BRAKE ROTORS, DO NOT REFINISH THE SURFACES AS THESE PARTS ARE AT THE CORRECT LEVEL OF SURFACE FINISH.

REMOVAL

CAUTION: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED ON HOIST.





1. Raise vehicle on hoist.
2. Remove wheel and tire assembly.
3. Pry off locking plate and remove brake pressure hose from strut.

NOTICE: Do not let weight of caliper hang on brake hose as this could damage the brake hose. Use mechanics wire to tie caliper to strut.





4. Remove the caliper bracket-to-steering knuckle bolts.
5. Suspend caliper using mechanics wire.





6. Remove rotor retaining screw.
7. Remove rotor from vehicle.





THICKNESS CHART
New 25 mm (0.984 inch)
Minimum after Turning 23 mm (0.905 inch)
Discard 22 mm (0.866 inch)

IMPORTANT: Refer to "Inspecting and Refinishing Brake Rotors".

INSTALLATION





1. Install brake rotor onto wheel hub.
2. Tighten rotor retaining screw.
Torque: 4 Nm (35 inch lbs.)

NOTICE: Clean caliper support bracket fasteners thoroughly with brake and choke cleaner (P/N 21007432 or equivalent). Apply thread locker Loctite(R) 272 (or equivalent) to caliper support bracket fasteners. If Loctite(R) 272 (or equivalent) is not available, new caliper support bracket fasteners must be used.





3. Install caliper bracket-to-steering knuckle bolts.
Torque: 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.)





4. Attach brake pressure hose and install locking plate.

NOTICE: Before installing wheels, remove rust or corrosion from wheel mounting surfaces and brake rotors/drums. Failure to do so can cause wheel bolts to loosen in service.

5. Install front wheel and tire assemblies.
6. Install wheel bolts and tighten in a crisscross pattern. Repeat tightening pattern to be sure torque is correct.
Torque: 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.)
7. Lower vehicle from hoist.