Front Brake Rotor Replacement

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2006 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Replacing Front Brake Rotor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Brake Rotor Replacement - Front

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation . Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front
1	Retaining Screw Tightening Specifications: Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Brake Rotor Tip: If removing the rotor to service the brake system, mark the relationship of the rotor to the wheel stud for proper installation. Using the J 41013 , clean the contact area of the brake rotor and the wheel bearing if the rotor is to be reused. See Special Tools . Using the J 42450-A , remove the rust and dirt from the contact area of the wheel bearing if replacing the rotor. See Special Tools . Check for Lateral Runout (LRO), refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Correction

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution .

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation .
Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front

Retaining Screw

Tightening Specifications: Tighten to 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Brake Rotor
Tip:

If removing the rotor to service the brake system, mark the relationship of the rotor to the wheel stud for proper installation.
Using the J 41013 , clean the contact area of the brake rotor and the wheel bearing if the rotor is to be reused. See Special Tools .
Using the J 42450-A , remove the rust and dirt from the contact area of the wheel bearing if replacing the rotor. See Special Tools .
Check for Lateral Runout (LRO), refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Correction