1. Lug wrench
2. Floor jack
3. Jack stands
4. Socket wrench
5. Flat-head screwdriver
6. Brake cleaner
7. New brake rotors
8. Brake pads (if necessary)
9. Caliper bolts (if necessary)
Instructions:
*Note: Make sure the vehicle is parked on a level surface and the parking brake is engaged.*
1. Loosen the lug nuts. Do not remove them completely.
2. Raise vehicle. Use a jack to raise the front of the vehicle. Place jack stands underneath the vehicle frame for safety.
3. Remove lug nuts and take off tire. Use lug wrench to remove the lug nuts and set aside. Grasp the tire from both sides and pull straight towards you to remove.
4. Remove caliper. This may vary by vehicle. The caliper is the part that holds the brake pads. It may be held on by two or more bolts. Use a ratchet to remove these bolts and set aside. Then, place something solid (such as a block of wood) behind the caliper to hold it in place.
5. Remove old brake rotors. Locate the brake rotors. Use a socket wrench to remove them from the hub.
6. Clean the hub and rotor area. Use brake cleaner and a cloth to clean the area.
7. Install the new rotors. Place the new brake rotors on the hub. Secure it by tightening the lug nuts but don’t tighten them all the way yet.
8. Reinstall the caliper. Ensure the brake pads are seated properly. Then, line up the caliper with the mounting bracket and reinstall the caliper bolts.
9. Tighten the lug nuts. Use the lug wrench to tighten the lug nuts. Do so in a star pattern to ensure even tightening.
10. Lower vehicle and remove jack stands. Use the jack to lower the vehicle. Then, remove the jack stands from under the vehicle.
11. Take vehicle for a test drive. Slowly apply the brakes to ensure that they are working properly.
