Rear 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 Rear Brake Rotor

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications . Preliminary Procedure Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Remove the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .
1	Rotor Retention Screw Tightening Specifications: Tighten to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).
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/hub 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/hub 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

Raise the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation
Remove the rear brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Rear .

Rotor Retention Screw

Tightening Specifications: Tighten to 14 N.m (10 lb ft).

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/hub 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/hub if replacing the rotor. See Special Tools .
Check for Lateral Runout (LRO), refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Correction