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Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Front Brake Rotor Replacement



Special Tools

• CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit

• CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit


For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools .

Removal Procedure

Refer to Brake Dust Warning .


1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .

3. Remove the brake caliper bracket bolts (1).


4.
Warning

Support the brake caliper with a strong metal wire, or equivalent. This applies whenever the caliper 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.


Without disconnecting the brake caliper hose, remove the brake caliper and bracket assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.

5. If installing the original brake rotor, mark the relationship of the rotor to the wheel hub.

6. Remove the brake rotor bolt (1).


7. Remove the brake rotor (1).



Installation Procedure


1. If installing a new brake rotor, clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol.

2. Using the CH-42450-A wheel hub resurfacing kit , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.

3. Using the CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit, thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange.

4. Install the brake rotor (1).

If installing the original brake rotor, align the rotor to the wheel hub as noted during removal.


5. Refer to Fastener Caution .

Install the brake rotor bolt (1) and tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb in) .


6. After installing the brake rotor, measure the assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement .

7. If the brake rotor assembled LRO measurement exceeds specification, bring the LRO to within specification. Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction .

8. Prepare the brake caliper bracket bolts and the bracket threaded holes for assembly:

• Thoroughly clean the residue from the bolt threads with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

• Thoroughly clean the residue from the threaded holes with denatured alcohol or equivalent and allow to dry.

• Apply threadlocker to 2/3 of the threaded length of the caliper bracket bolts. Refer to Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers .

• Ensure there are no gaps in the threadlocker along the length of the filled area of the bolts.

• Allow the threadlocker to cure approximately 10 minutes before installation.

9. Position the brake caliper and bracket assembly to the vehicle.


10. Install the brake caliper bracket bolts (1) and tighten to 110 Nm (81 lb ft) .

11. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .


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