Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure




Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (Brake Dust Warning).

Warning: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Warning (Brake Fluid Irritant Warning).


Note: Always replace both brake discs on one axle.

1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the front wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).
3. Release the brake hose from the mounting on the spring strut.

* Remove the retaining plate (1) for the brake hose.
* Remove the brake hose out of the mounting.

4. Remove the bolts (2) for the brake carrier from the steering knuckle.
5. Remove the brake caliper with the brake carrier and suspend from the spring strut support pipe.
6. Remove the locking bolt (3).
7. Remove the brake disc.

Installation Procedure

Note: Ensure that the contact surfaces are clean and free from burrs.

1. Clean the mating surfaces between the brake disc and the wheel hub.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the brake disc to the front wheel hub with a detent screw.

Tighten the detent screw to 7 Nm (62 lb in).

Note: Clean thread and insert bolts with locking compound.

3. Install the brake carrier to the steering knuckle with the brake caliper and brake linings.

Tighten the brake carrier to 100 Nm (74 lb ft).

4. Install the brake hose to the spring strut.

* Install the brake hose to the mounting.
* Install the retaining plate.

5. Install the 2 front wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation (Service and Repair).