Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Installing

Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following: 

• Clean the bolts and nuts before reusing.
• Replace damaged bolts and nuts.
• Replace the self-locking bolts and nuts after removal.

-- Before reusing ceramic brake rotors check for wear and damage.

• To determine the wear on a ceramic brake rotor, refer to CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR WITHOUT CARBON-CERAMIC BRAKE WEAR TESTER or CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR, DETERMINING WEAR USING CARBON-CERAMIC BRAKE WEAR TESTER .
• Cracks in connection area. Refer to CRACKS IN CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR CONNECTION AREA .
• Chamfer. Refer to CHAMFER .
• Nicks. Refer to NICKS ON CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR .
• Crack in cooling channel. Refer to CRACK IN COOLING CHANNEL .

• Always replace brake rotors on both sides of the axle.
• Brake pads likewise must be replaced on both sides of the axle.
• When assembling the brake rotors, pay attention to the running direction indicated by the arrow.

-- Thoroughly clean the brake rotor and hub contact surfaces and clear them of corrosion.

-- Do not tilt the brake rotor when mounting it on the wheel hub.

-- Tighten the bolt.

-- Install the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, CERAMIC BRAKES .

-- With the vehicle stationary, firmly press the brake pedal several times so that the brake pads in the operating condition properly sit in their respective position.