- Jack and jack stands
- Lug wrench
- Socket wrench with 13mm and 15mm sockets
- Flat-head screwdriver
- Brake caliper grease
- New brake rotors
Instructions:
1. Park the truck on a level surface and engage the parking brake. Place chocks behind the front wheels to prevent the truck from rolling.
2. Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels. Do not remove them completely.
3. Jack up the front of the truck and place the jack stands under the frame. Make sure the truck is securely supported before removing the lug nuts.
4. Remove the lug nuts and take off the front wheels.
5. Use the 13mm socket to remove the two bolts holding the brake caliper in place.
6. Once the bolts are removed, you can carefully lift off the brake caliper and hang it from the truck with a piece of wire or rope. Be careful not to let the caliper hang by the brake hose.
7. Remove the old brake rotors. You may have to use a pry bar to loosen them.
8. Clean the area around the brake rotor mounting surface with a wire brush and water.
9. Install the new brake rotor. Make sure that the rotor is properly seated against the hub and that the lug nut holes line up with the holes in the rotor.
10. Reinstall the brake caliper and the two bolts that hold it in place.
11. Reinstall the wheels and lug nuts.
12. Tighten the lug nuts to 95 ft-lbs.
13. Lower the truck and remove the jack stands.
14. Test the brakes to make sure that they are working properly.
Additional Tips:
- If the brake rotors are heavily rusted, you may have to use a wire brush or sandpaper to clean them before installing the new rotors.
- It is a good idea to replace the brake pads and calipers with the new rotors.
- If the truck has ABS brakes, do not attempt to replace the rotors yourself. Have the brakes replaced by a qualified mechanic.
