Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Well I really want to know how to change a brake rotor?

I have a 1997 ford explorer ..I know how to change the pads but how do i change the rotor?Well I really want to know how to change a brake rotor?
once the wheel is off and you have removed the caliper and break pads the is two anchor bolts that hold the caliper mount on. After that the rotor comes right off. The only thing that keeps the rotor on is your rim and lug nuts. The bearings will not come off. They are inside the hub.Well I really want to know how to change a brake rotor?
Remove the pads, take off the caliper anchor 2 bolts, remove grease cap, pull out cotter pin, undo nut, and pull out rotor, being careful to catch the outer wheel bearing in your hand. When you reassemble clean up the bearing races and repack all bearings. Use new grease seal and cotter pin when you reassemble.Well I really want to know how to change a brake rotor?
Just to add to old guys answer. I've never bought a new rotor but if it does not come with the races installed it can be a pain in the ***. You have to tap them in carefully and slowly and make sure they are fully seated. You can do it just takes a little time and patience. Same with the inner seals. And when u put the nut back on it only goes on hand tight and if the hole for the cotter pin does not line up, back it off, not tighten it, till it does. Doesn't take much know how.Well I really want to know how to change a brake rotor?
take the caliper off and the rotor should slide right off.