Tools Required

J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit

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

Notice: Support the caliper with a piece of wire to prevent damage to the brake line.

Important: Do not disconnect the brake hose from the caliper.

1. Remove the brake caliper.



2. Remove the brake pads. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement .



3. Remove the brake caliper mount. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .



4. Remove and dispose of the sheet metal rotor retainers.



5. Remove the brake rotor.
6. Inspect the brake rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Surface and Wear Inspection .
7. Refinish the brake rotor if necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing .

Caution: Do not move the vehicle until a firm brake pedal is obtained. Failure to obtain a firm pedal before moving vehicle may result in personal injury.

Notice: Whenever the rotor has been separated from the axle flange, clean any rust or foreign material from the mating surface of the axle flange and brake rotor. Failure to do this may result in increased lateral runout of the rotor and brake pulsation.

1. Using the J 42450-A , clean the axle flange.



2. Install the brake rotor.



3. Install the brake caliper mount. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement .



4. Install the brake pads. Refer to Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement .



5. Install the brake caliper. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Replacement .
6. Burnish replaced or refinished rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .