Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Front Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement.

1

Mounting Screw

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

Tighten
12 N·m (106 lb ft)

2

Brake Rotor

Tip

1. If removing the brake rotor to service the brake system, mark the relationship of the rotor to a wheel stud, before removing the mounting screw.
2. Using the J 42450-A , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
3. Using the J 41013 , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mounting surface of the brake rotor to the wheel bearing/hub.
4. After installing the brake rotor, check for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction.
5. If the assembled lateral runout (LRO) exceeds specifications, refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - Indexing.
6. If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing.