Removal Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Sierra and 2002 Chevrolet Silverado. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution

NOTE: 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 brake cleaner, 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

Release the park brake
Raise and suitably support the vehicle
Remove the tire and wheel assembly

Fig 1: Quarter Shaft Shield Nut & Bolt -- Rear (W/NYS)

Remove the nut and the bolt from the quarter shaft shield
Remove the shield

Fig 2: View Of Brake Caliper Mounting Bracket Bolts -- Rear (W/NYS)

Remove the 2 brake caliper bracket mounting bolts
Mark the relationship of the rotor to the hub
NOTE: 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
Remove the brake caliper and brake caliper mounting bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanic's wire or equivalent. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper
Remove the rotor retaining push nuts from the wheel studs, if applicable
It may be necessary to strike the end of the hub or the rotor with a deadblow hammer to separate the rotor from the hub

Fig 3: View Of Rear Brake Rotor

Remove the rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pulling the rotor away from the axle