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Brake Rotors: Installation

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NOTE: Ensure that the relationship marks on the brake rotor and the wheel stud are aligned before installing the brake rotor.
  1. Install the brake rotor to the wheel hub.
  2. Install the brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle.
  3. Install the brake caliper mounting bolt. Tighten the brake caliper bracket mounting bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.
  5. Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
    6. CAUTION: DO NOT move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.
  6. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
  7. Burnish the replaced or refinished rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .


  1. Clean the park brake shoes using denatured alcohol.
  2. Dry the park shoes using non-lubricated, filtered air.
  3. Lubricate the contact area between the park brake shoe and the backing plate with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
    4. NOTE: It maybe necessary to readjust the park brake shoes to allow the brake rotor to be reinstalled.
  4. Adjust the park brake shoe (1). See Figure . See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT  in PARK BRAKE SYSTEM under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
    5. NOTE: Ensure that the rotor to axle flange relationships marks are aligned, if the brake rotor has been refinished, after the brake rotor is installed.
  5. Install the brake rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pushing the rotor on the axle flange.
  6. Install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS  .
  7. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS  . Lower the vehicle.
  8. Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir, if needed. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING  under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
    9. CAUTION: DO NOT move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.
  9. Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
  10. Burnish replaced or refinished rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS  .
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