Front Brake Rotor: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Pontiac Grand Prix and 2002 Oldsmobile Intrigue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Special Tools Required: Rotor/Drum Flange Resurfacing Kit (J-41013) and Wheel Hub/Flange Resurfacing Kit (J-42450-A).
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Any NEW rotor must have the protective coating removed from the friction surfaces before being placed in service. Remove the protective coating using denatured alcohol or an equivalent, and wipe the surface clean with clean cloths. DO NOT use gasoline, kerosene, or other oil base solvents which may leave an oily residue. This residue is damaging to the brake lining and is flammable.
- Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly.
- Remove and support the caliper and bracket as an assembly with heavy mechanics wire. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic flexible brake hose. See FRONT BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET .
- Remove the brake rotor.CAUTION: When a brake rotor has been separated from a hub/axle flange, the mating surface of the brake rotor must be cleaned of any rust or contaminants. Failure to do this may result in lateral runout of the brake rotor, and brake pulsation.
- If the brake rotor is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the rotor/drum flange resurfacing kit in order to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/axle flange mating surface of the brake rotor.
- Use the wheel hub/flange resurfacing kit in order to clean the wheel hub flange.