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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Express 🢒 General Information 🢒 Vibration Diagnosis and Correction 🢒 Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 160827 Size: SH
  1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle with safety stands. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information
  2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  3. Remove the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Remove the wheel bearings. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement in Front Suspension.

    5. Object Number: 166 Size: SH
  5. Remove the rotor from the vehicle.
  6. Inspect and clean all of the parts. Replace any parts as necessary.
  7. Refinish the rotor if required. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing .

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 166 Size: SH
  1. Install the rotor to the vehicle.
  2. Install the wheel bearings and seal. Refer to Front Wheel Hub, Bearing, and Seal Replacement in Front Suspension.
  3. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
  5. Remove the safety stands and lower the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
  6. Lower the vehicle.
  7. Depress the brake pedal.
  8. Burnish the front brake rotors and pads. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .