Brake Rotor Replacement - Front

Fig 1: Front Brake Rotor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . CAUTION: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedures Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle . Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
1	Bolt, Front Brake Caliper Bracket (Qty: 2) Tighten: 115 N.m (85 lb ft)
2	Caliper, Front Brake NOTE: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's 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. Tip: Without disconnecting the brake hose from the brake caliper, reposition and support the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly.
3	Bolt, Front Brake Rotor Tip: If the rotor is to be removed, mark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel stud. Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
4	Rotor, Front Brake Tip: Using the J 42450-A , clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange. See Special Tools . Using the J 41013 , clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface the brake rotor. See Special Tools . If the brake rotor was removed and installed as part of a brake system repair, measure the assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Measurement . Road test the vehicle in order to burnish the brake pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .