Brake Rotor - Front: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 GMC Sonoma, 2003 GMC Jimmy, 2003 Chevrolet S10 Pickup, and 2003 Chevrolet Blazer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- 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.