Brake Rotor, Removing And Installing, Ceramic Brakes: Removing

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

CAUTION:

Danger of causing damage to the ceramic brake rotor.

Do not drop the brake rotor.
Do not remove the brake rotor from the hub with a hammer.
Do not loosen the brake rotor from the hub by prying.

-- Remove the bolt -1- and remove the brake rotor by hand. Do not use any tools.

Fig 1: Identifying Bolts

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If the brake rotor is seized, do the following:

-- Install two M8 bolts -arrows- all the way into the threaded holes of the brake rotor.

-- Tighten the bolts ¹ /₂ turn farther alternating from side to side to loosen the brake rotor from the wheel hub.