- Lug wrench
- Floor jack
- Jack stands
- Socket set
- Breaker bar
- C-clamp
- New brake rotors
- Brake cleaner
Instructions:
1. Loosen the lug nuts. Use the lug wrench to loosen the lug nuts on the wheels that cover the front brake rotors. Do not remove the lug nuts completely at this point.
2. Raise the vehicle. Use the floor jack to raise the front of the vehicle until the wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the frame of the vehicle near the front wheels to support the weight of the vehicle.
3. Remove the lug nuts and wheels. Use the lug wrench to remove the lug nuts and take off the wheels.
4. Remove the caliper bracket bolts. Use the socket set and breaker bar to remove the bolts that hold the caliper bracket in place.
5. Remove the caliper bracket. Once the bolts are removed, you can lift the caliper bracket off the rotor.
6. Remove the old brake rotor. Use the C-clamp to compress the brake piston so you can remove the old brake rotor.
7. Clean the hub assembly. Use brake cleaner to clean the hub assembly where the old rotor was mounted.
8. Install the new brake rotor. Place the new brake rotor on the hub assembly and make sure it is seated correctly.
9. Reinstall the caliper bracket. Place the caliper bracket back on the rotor and install the bolts. Tighten the bolts to the manufacturer's specifications.
10. Reinstall the wheels and lug nuts. Put the wheels back on and install the lug nuts. Tighten the lug nuts to the manufacturer's specifications.
11. Lower the vehicle. Use the floor jack to lower the vehicle until it is resting on the ground. Remove the jack stands.
12. Test the brakes. Pump the brake pedal a few times to make sure the brakes are working properly before driving the vehicle.
