Required tools:
- lug wrench
- floor jack
- jack stands
- socket wrench set
- rubber mallet
Step 1: Prepare your vehicle
- Park your vehicle on a level surface and apply the parking brake.
- Turn off the engine and allow it to cool down.
Step 2: Loosen the lug nuts but don't remove them yet.
- Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the wheel that corresponds to the rotor you want to remove.
Step 3: Raise your vehicle.
- Use the floor jack to raise the front of your vehicle off the ground.
- Once the tire is off the ground, use jack stands to support the vehicle.
Step 4: Remove the lug nuts and the wheel.
- Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench and set them aside.
- Pull the wheel towards you to remove it from the hub.
Step 5: Remove the brake caliper.
- Remove the two bolts that hold the caliper in place.
- Once the bolts are removed, lift the caliper up and off the rotor.
- Be careful not to let the caliper hang by the brake line.
Step 6: Remove the old brake rotor.
- Use a socket wrench to loosen and remove the two bolts that hold the rotor to the hub.
- Once the bolts are removed, gently tap the rotor with the rubber mallet to break it free from the hub.
Step 7: Clean the hub.
- Clean the hub mating surface with a wire brush to remove any dirt, rust, or debris.
Step 8: Install the new rotor.
- Place the new rotor on the hub.
- Reinstall the two bolts that hold the rotor to the hub. Tighten them securely.
Step 9: Reinstall the brake caliper.
- Lower the brake caliper onto the rotor.
- Reinstall the two bolts that hold the caliper in place. Tighten them securely.
Step 10: Reinstall the wheel and lower your vehicle.
- Place the wheel back on the hub.
- Reinstall the lug nuts and tighten them with the lug wrench.
- Lower the vehicle with the floor jack and remove the jack stands.
Step 11: Test the brakes.
- Get in your vehicle and start the engine.
- Press the brake pedal several times to make sure the brakes are working properly.
If you have any doubts about your ability to perform this procedure, it's best to consult a professional mechanic for assistance.
