- Lug wrench
- Jack and jack stands
- Wheel chocks
- C-clamp
- Flathead screwdriver
- Brake caliper rewind tool
- New brake rotors
- New brake pads (optional)
- Brake fluid (optional)
Procedure:
1. Prepare the vehicle. Park the vehicle on a level surface, apply the parking brake, and chock the rear wheels. Loosen the lug nuts on the front wheels but do not remove them completely.
2. Raise the vehicle. Use the jack to raise the front of the vehicle until the wheels are off the ground. Place jack stands under the frame for safety.
3. Remove the wheels. Remove the lug nuts and take off the wheels.
4. Remove the brake caliper. Use a flathead screwdriver to pry the cotter pin out of the caliper slide pins. Then, remove the slide pins and lift the caliper off the rotor. Be careful not to let the caliper hang by the brake line.
5. Remove the old brake rotor. There may be one or two bolts holding the rotor in place. Remove these bolts and then slide the rotor off the hub.
6. Install the new brake rotor. Slide the new rotor onto the hub and secure it with the bolts you removed earlier.
7. Reinstall the brake caliper. Place the caliper back over the rotor and insert the slide pins. Secure the slide pins with the cotter pins.
8. Bleed the brakes. If you replaced the brake fluid, you will need to bleed the brakes to remove any air from the system.
9. Reinstall the wheels. Put the wheels back on and tighten the lug nuts. Lower the vehicle using the jack.
10. Test the brakes. Once you have the vehicle back on the ground, test the brakes to make sure they are working properly.
