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Rock
November 8th, 2009, 03:22 PM
Remove wheel and pull out spring with pointy nose pliers

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remove plastic covers on bolt boots and remove caliper bolts using a 7 mm hex head on a ratchet

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Remove caliper _some leverage might be required using a large screwdriver or bar- rotor should come right off- if it does not easily release..use a hammer to strike along the outer edges until it loosens itself...
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Install your new rotor and place two wheel nuts to keep it still- meanwhile replace the brake caliper in reverse order to how you removed it.

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Tap spring in place with a hammer if required, use your pliers to get it in place first.
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while you are at it...give your brakes a good bleed-
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909OGO
November 10th, 2009, 09:22 PM
Great DIY there, thanks. :)