Tools and Materials Needed:
1. Lug wrench
2. Socket wrench
3. 15mm socket
4. 18mm socket
5. Hammer
6. Flat-head screwdriver
7. PB Blaster or similar penetrating lubricant
8. Wire brush
Procedure:
1. Park the vehicle on a level surface and engage the parking brake.
2. Loosen the lug nuts on the front tire you want to remove the rotor from. Do not completely remove the lug nuts at this point.
3. Raise the front of the vehicle with a jack and secure it on jack stands. Make sure the vehicle is stable and secure before proceeding.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheel.
5. Spray PB Blaster or penetrating lubricant on the lug nut threads and rotor mounting bolts. Let it sit for a few minutes to help loosen any rust or corrosion.
6. Locate the two 18mm bolts that hold the rotor to the wheel hub. These bolts are typically located at the 12 and 6 o'clock positions.
7. Use the 18mm socket and ratchet to loosen and remove the two bolts. Be careful not to drop the bolts.
8. Once the bolts are removed, gently tap the rotor with a hammer. Use the flat head screwdriver to pry between the rotor and the hub if needed. Be careful not to damage the rotor or hub.
9. The rotor should now be loose and come off the hub. If the rotor is stuck, you can use a pry bar to gently pry it off. Be careful not to damage the rotor or the hub.
10. Use a wire brush to clean the hub and rotor mounting surface. Remove any rust, dirt, or debris from the surfaces.
11. Reinstall the rotor onto the hub. Make sure the rotor is properly seated and aligned.
12. Reinstall the 18mm bolts and tighten them securely.
13. Reinstall the front wheel and tighten the lug nuts. Do not fully tighten the lug nuts at this point.
14. Lower the vehicle from the jack stands.
15. Fully tighten the lug nuts with a lug wrench.
16. Test the brakes to ensure they are functioning properly.
Now the front rotor on your 1993 F-150 4x4 is successfully removed.
