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Front Brake Rotor Replacement

Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure






1. Remove the caliper assembly without disconnecting the brake hoses.

Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in 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.

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.

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 Nm (35 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the caliper bracket.
Tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 95 Nm (70 ft. lbs.).
4. Install the caliper assembly.
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