Brake Rotors: Installation
NOTE:
Ensure that the relationship marks on the brake rotor and the wheel stud are aligned before installing the brake rotor.
- Install the brake rotor to the wheel hub.
- Install the brake caliper assembly to the steering knuckle.
- Install the brake caliper mounting bolt. Tighten the brake caliper bracket mounting bolt. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.
- Fill the brake master cylinder to the proper level. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
- Burnish the replaced or refinished rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS .
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.
- Clean the park brake shoes using denatured alcohol.
- Dry the park shoes using non-lubricated, filtered air.
- Lubricate the contact area between the park brake shoe and the backing plate with high temperature silicone brake lubricant.
- Adjust the park brake shoe (1). See Figure . See PARK BRAKE ADJUSTMENT in PARK BRAKE SYSTEM under ADJUSTMENTS & INSPECTIONS.
- Install the brake rotor by slowly turning the rotor while pushing the rotor on the axle flange.
- Install the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. See BRAKE CALIPER BRACKETS .
- Install the tire and wheel assembly. Tighten to specification. See TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS . Lower the vehicle.
- Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir, if needed. See MASTER CYLINDER RESERVOIR FILLING under BLEEDING, FILLING & FLUSHING BRAKE SYSTEM.
- Pump the brake pedal slowly and firmly in order to seat the brake pads.
- Burnish replaced or refinished rotors. See BURNISHING PADS & ROTORS .
NOTE:
It maybe necessary to readjust the park brake shoes to allow the brake rotor to be reinstalled.
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.
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.