Replacing brakes and rotors

Rover1

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May 26, 2004
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Denver, CO
I was wondering if anyone has any info on how to change the rotors . . I know the brake pads are not too difficult, but I'm concerned about the rotors. I have the Haynes manual, but it sounded complicated. Does anyone know of any websites that explain how to change it with color pictures?
Any help would be appreciated . . Thanks!
 

GroupW

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Apr 20, 2004
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Colorado
Rotors are easy - just time consuming.
The short, simplified routine goes like this:

Release brake line from caliper
Calipers off (13mm 12 pt)
Hub off (52mm hub socket). There is a snap ring, spacer, lock nut, lock washer, hub nut.
Unbolt rotor from hub (14mm 12 pt)
Do whatever it takes to free the rotor from the hub (heat, hammer, pry)
Replace in reverse order. Don't forget to look up the torque specs.
The rear rear hub has the ABS counter in it that you have to remove before un-bolting the rotor.
While you are in there, you may as well replace oil seals, and repack the bearings.
 
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