Disc Removal and Installation, Front

Brake Disc

Material:

Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Maintenance/Service and Repair.

2. CAUTION: Do not allow the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.

Remove the 2 brake caliper anchor plate bolts and position the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate aside as an assembly.
^ Support the brake caliper, brake pads and anchor plate assembly using mechanic's wire.
^ To install, tighten to 160 Nm (118 ft. lbs.).
3. Match-mark the brake disc with a wheel stud.
^ This will make sure the lowest brake disc runout is maintained during reassembly.

4. NOTE: If the brake disc cannot be removed easily, apply rust penetrant on brake disc to wheel hub mating surfaces.

Remove the retention ring and the brake disc.
^ Discard the retention ring.

5. NOTE: Install a new retention ring.

To Install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Clean any rust or foreign material from the brake disc, wheel and wheel hub.
^ Use brake parts cleaner to clean the brake disc and hub surfaces.
^ Apply anti-seize lubricant to the hub mounting surface to prevent future corrosion.