Removal Procedure
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
NOTE:
It is not necessary to replace brake rotors in axle sets.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
- Remove and discard the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
- Remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
- Remove the brake rotor bolt (1).
- Remove the brake rotor (1).
NOTE:
Do not reuse the brake caliper bracket bolts.
CAUTION:
Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.