Front rotor replacement

[Mark Priewe]

Getting ready to replace the front rotors on my 04 2wd st. Is there any extra parts I will need to pick up before I take the old ones off other than new rotors?

 

[EddieS'04]

Depending on milage and condition. New bearings and races. Some rotors come with the races. New rear bearing seals for shure.



Remove the bleeders. When you push the pistons in. Make shure they move smoothly. If they dont you might need to rebuild the calipers or buy rebuilts, with life time warranty.



Bleed the brakes starting at the rear. So the whole system is refreshed fluid.

 

[Scott Tanner]

you may want to buy a hardware kit that has new anti rattle clips and slider pins and boots. +1 on seals, bearings you may want to pickup incase you need them... I have original bearings on my '02 2wd, they look good at 204,000 miles... i repack them at brake servicing...

 

[Vic Sorlie]

NAPA has brake hardware kits that are handy. Reasonable cost, and it's nice to freshen up these bits, especially if you live in an area of country where rust is an issue.

 

[Richard L]

mprimo,

I agree with what Eddie said. I would go with rebuilt calipers from someone like Napa or AutoZone, etc...They are as good as new at a fraction of the cost of new OEM units, plus they offer great warranties from 50K miles to lifetime warranties. I used to rebuild my own calipers until I found out that the kits to rebuild calipers were often nearly as much as the factory rebuilt calipers. I would also recommend replacing the wheel bearings, so be sure to add wheel bearing grease to your list.



Also, flush your brake fluid while you are doing all this, and be sure to open the bleed screw when you push the caliper pistons back in....you don't want that old, grundgy brake fluid going back up into your ABS unit...That can lead to some very expensive repairs in the future.



I also agree with replacing all the brake hardware every 5-6 years to insure you will have a quality, reliable brake job.



PS: I know you only planned to replace the rotors, but it is aways recommended that you install new brake pads with new rotors, and since you are going that far, you might just as well install rebuilt calipers, etc...:grin:



...Rich

 

[Johnny O]

I swear by NAPA's Ultra Premium rotors. Excellent quality for the money and last a lot longer than the cheap stuff from China and Mexico. The only ones my wife can't kill in a year on her car. NAPA Ceramix brake pads are great too, good feel and almost no brake dust.