Brake Rotor/Disc: Service and Repair

Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure





Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice (Service Precautions).

Important: To guarantee uniform braking on both sides, both rotors must have identical surfaces regarding smoothness and scoring depth. For this reason, always replace both rotors.


1. Remove the caliper assembly without disconnecting the brake hoses. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Removal and Replacement).
2. Remove the caliper bracket.
3. Remove the rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw from the rotor and the front wheel hub.
4. Pull off the rotor.


Installation Procedure




1. Inspect the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Surface and Wear Inspection (Testing and Inspection).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the rotor to the front wheel hub by tightening the detent screw.

Tighten the rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

3. Install the caliper bracket.

Tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 95 N.m (70 lb ft).

4. Install the caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Removal and Replacement).