Removal Procedure
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Always replace brake rotors in axle sets. After brake rotor replacement it is essential to replace the brake pads in axle sets.
- Raise and support the vehicle. Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Install a C-clamp (1) over the body of the brake caliper, with the C-clamp ends against the rear of the caliper body and the outboard disc brake pad.
- Tighten the C-clamp (1) until the caliper piston is compressed into the caliper piston bore enough, to allow the caliper to slide past the brake rotor.
- Remove the C-clamp (1).
Remove and DISCARD the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).
- 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.
NOTE:Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.
Remove the brake caliper and the caliper mounting bracket as an assembly (1) from the steering knuckle and support the assembly with heavy mechanics wire, or equivalent. Ensure that there is no tension on the hydraulic brake flexible hose.
Remove the brake rotor bolt (2).
- Remove the brake rotor (1) from the wheel hub.