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