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For 1990-2009 cars only

Tools Required

    • J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
    • J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

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

Removal Procedure


    Object Number: 1179727  Size: SH
  1. Check to ensure that the park brake is fully released.
  2. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .
  3. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  4. Remove the brake drum.
  5. If the brake drum is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the J 41013 in order to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/flange mating surface of the brake drum.
  6. If necessary, carefully remove any corrosion from the edge of the drum braking surface in order to ease installation.

  7. Use the J 42450-A in order to clean the wheel hub flange.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1179727  Size: SH
  1. If installing a new brake drum, use denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brake cleaner and a clean shop towel to remove the protective coating from the friction surfaces
  2. Adjust the drum brakes. Refer to Drum Brake Adjustment .
  3. Install the brake drum.
  4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
  5. Apply the brakes approximately three times in order to seat and center the brake shoes within the drum.
  6. Lower the vehicle.