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Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61, J62)

Front Brake Rotor Replacement (J60, J61, J62)



Callout Component Name
Refer to Brake Dust Warning .


Preliminary Procedure

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 .


1

Bracket Bolt (Qty: 2)

Refer to Fastener Caution .

Procedures

Install NEW bolts.

Tighten

150 Nm (111 lb ft) + 45 degrees + 15 degrees

2

Front Brake Caliper And Bracket Assembly

Warning

Do not depress the brake pedal with the brake rotors and/or the brake drums removed, or with the brake calipers repositioned away from the brake rotors, or damage to the brake system may result.


Procedures

Without disconnecting the hydraulic brake flexible hose, pivot the caliper and bracket assembly upward and secure with heavy mechanics wire, or equivalent.

Note

Do NOT disconnect the hydraulic brake flexible hose from the caliper.


3

Brake Rotor Bolt

Tighten

7 Nm (62 lb in)

4

Front Brake Rotor

Warning

Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the wheel bearing flange, clean any rust or foreign material from the mating surface of the rotor and flange with the CH 42450 hub cleaning kit. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor and brake pulsation.


Procedures

Clean the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces from any rust or corrosion.



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