1. A lug wrench to loosen and remove the lug nuts that hold the wheel in place.
2. A breaker bar or impact gun to break loose the lug nuts if they are very tight.
3. A screwdriver or pry bar to pry off the hubcap if it is not removable by hand.
4. A metric socket set to remove the caliper mounting bolts.
5. A C-clamp to compress the brake piston back into the caliper so that the rotor can be removed.
6. A wire brush or sandpaper to clean the mating surface between the rotor and the wheel hub.
7. A torque wrench to tighten the lug nuts to the proper specifications.
Additionally, you may also need the following safety equipment:
1. Safety glasses to protect your eyes from flying debris.
2. Gloves to protect your hands from sharp edges.
3. A jack and jack stands to safely support the vehicle while you are working on it.
Once you have gathered all of the necessary tools and safety equipment, you can begin the process of removing the brake rotor.
1. Loosen the lug nuts on the wheel that is attached to the brake rotor that you want to remove. Do not completely remove the lug nuts at this point.
2. Jack up the vehicle and safely support it on jack stands.
3. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheel.
4. Remove the hubcap if it is present.
5. Use a screwdriver or pry bar to remove the caliper mounting bolts. There will be two of these bolts located on either side of the caliper.
6. Gently pry the caliper off of the rotor. Be careful not to damage the brake line or the brake pads.
7. Use the C-clamp to compress the brake piston back into the caliper.
8. Clean the mating surface between the rotor and the wheel hub.
9. Place the new brake rotor on the wheel hub and put a lug nut on each of the studs to hold it in place.
10. Install the caliper and reconnect the brake line.
11. Thread the lug nuts back onto the studs and hand-tighten them.
12. Lower the vehicle off of the jack stands.
13. Tighten the lug nuts to the proper specifications using the torque wrench.
