Rear Brake Rotor

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Dodge Caliber. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before proceeding. See Brakes - Warning and Brakes - Caution .

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Quick Reference/Hoisting - Standard Procedure

Fig 1: TIRE AND WHEEL MOUNTING
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Remove the wheel mounting nuts (3), then the tire and wheel assembly.
NOTE: In some cases, it may be necessary to retract the caliper piston in its bore a small amount in order to provide sufficient clearance between the pads and the rotor to easily remove the caliper from the knuckle. This can usually be accomplished before the guide pin bolts are removed, by grasping the inboard side of the caliper and pulling outward working with the guide pins, thus retracting the piston. Never push on the piston directly as it may get damaged.

Fig 2: LOWER CALIPER GUIDE PIN BOLT
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Remove the disc brake caliper (2) lower guide pin bolt (1).

Fig 3: REAR CALIPER ROTATED UP
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CAUTION: When moving rear brake caliper upward, use extreme care not to damage or overextend the flex hose. Damage may occur.
Rotate the caliper upward hinging off the upper guide pin bolt. Rotate the caliper upward just enough to allow brake rotor removal. Hang the caliper assembly in this position using wire or a bungee cord.

Fig 4: SOLID BRAKE ROTOR MOUNTING
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Remove any clips (2) retaining the brake rotor (3) to the wheel studs.
Slide the brake rotor (3) off the hub and bearing (1) and remove.