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Brake Rotor Replacement - Front




Brake Rotor Replacement - Front

Removal Procedure





Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice Service Precautions in Cautions and Notices.

1. Remove the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front Brake Caliper Replacement - Front.
2. Remove the brake shoes.
3. Remove the caliper mounting bracket.




4. Remove the rotor detent screw.
5. Remove the rotor.

Installation Procedure





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Important: To guarantee uniform braking, always refinish both rotors even if only one rotor is defective.


1. Install the rotor on the front wheel hub and install the detent screw.

Tighten the rotor detent screw to 4 Nm (35 lb in).




2. Apply a few drops of thread-locking compound to the caliper bracket mounting bolts and install the caliper bracket.

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

3. Install the brake shoes and the caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Front Brake Caliper Replacement - Front.