95Finder Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 What are the steps in replacing the rotors? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 rear or front? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88pathoffroad Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 Step one: buy a Chilton's manual. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 LOL, 88's right about the first step. 2) jack up car and remove tire 3) remove caliper and hang out of the way 4) disassemble/remove the auto locking hubs (bring snap ring pliers) 5) remove bearing locknut and rotor From here it depends if you are changing the wheelbearings or not. Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nige Posted October 12, 2004 Share Posted October 12, 2004 it's a good idea not to get your oily mitts all over the new rotor when installing it, so buy a can of brake cleaner incase it does happen. If your doing the rear, now would be an ideal time to change the parking brake pads if they're faded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Finder Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 I am removing the front rotors, sorry I didnt specify, I have drums in the back. So far I took off the the 6 torx bolts, I removed the auto lock hub sub assembly, then I removed the snap ring, washer b, washer a, and brake b. This is where I am at. Now I am looking at something with two tiny screws in it, I removed those but can't really figure out the next step. Is there a washer I remove and then a snap ring? If it is a washer and snap ring, how do I take off the washer? Then will the lock washer and wheel bearing lock nut slide right out? Thanks in advance. You guys are awesome. Later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Finder Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Finished taking Drivers side hub and rotor off, if my bearings look ok can I just reuse them, if not what is the cost of new bearings? Thanks for your help guys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
94extreme Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 if they look shiny and new like you may re-use them but clean them and repack with new grease. new bearings are pretty cheap. make sure to get a new seal though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Precise1 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Yes, you can reuse wheel bearings if in good shape ( no wear on the races, pitting, etc) like mzxtreme says. Skrill is dead on about the brake cleaner; I always have a few cans around, but what is just as helpfull are nitrile (or latex) gloves. I don't bother with normal work as they tear too easy, but when something needs to be clean, they are invaluable... Get them dirty, yank them off and pull on a clean pair. Just keep in mind that there are different 'correct' processes for installing new bearings and old ones... If you need help, holler. The seal may need to be ordered (hopefully not) but the bearings should be fairly cheap; sorry I don't know a price... Bernard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 front inners run about $25, outers about $20. or you can pay 40 to 50 at the stealership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Finder Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 Yes, you can reuse wheel bearings if in good shape ( no wear on the races, pitting, etc) like mzxtreme says. Skrill is dead on about the brake cleaner; I always have a few cans around, but what is just as helpfull are nitrile (or latex) gloves. I don't bother with normal work as they tear too easy, but when something needs to be clean, they are invaluable... Get them dirty, yank them off and pull on a clean pair. Just keep in mind that there are different 'correct' processes for installing new bearings and old ones... If you need help, holler. The seal may need to be ordered (hopefully not) but the bearings should be fairly cheap; sorry I don't know a price... Bernard Which seal are you talking about? Is it the washer with holes in it that screws into the the lock washer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9sar Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 there are seals... here are the fronts for a 95 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
95Finder Posted October 14, 2004 Author Share Posted October 14, 2004 Thanks, mine were actually in pretty good shape, so I reused them. Those are the seals that go flush against the rotor correct? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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