Brake Rotor - Front: Removal
- Raise the vehicle.
- Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
- Remove the brake caliper, 2 wheel drive vehicles. See BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT SINGLE PISTON or BRAKE CALIPER - FRONT DUAL PISTON .
- Remove the brake caliper and mounting bracket, 4 wheel drive. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKET - FRONT .
- Remove the retaining ring, 4 wheel drive vehicles only.
- Remove the brake rotor, 4 wheel drive vehicles only.
- Remove the brake rotor and wheel bearings, 2 wheel drive vehicles only. See BRAKE ROTOR - FRONT .
- Inspect the brake rotor. See DISC ROTOR SURFACE AND WEAR INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- Inspect the brake rotor. See DISC CALIPER INSPECTION under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTION.
- Refinish the rotor if necessary.