Brake Rotor Replacement

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Author Message   Joshua Smith (98hoo) Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 10:23 am:    98 Disco 1 I am replacing the front Rotors. If I understand correctly, I will have to remove the two 52mm nuts and then the rotor should pull off. Will I have to remove the bearings and races and install them in the new rotor when I do this? Are the races pressed into the old rotor? If so, I imagine it would be best to replace them as well. Any input would be appreciated.   Brian Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 12:06 pm:    I just used the time over the holidays to rebuild my swivel balls and front hubs. You will need a hub nut tool, (2 3/32" will work, and it is less than half the price of the 52MM, don't ask me why), and I believe a 16MM socket for the hub bolts (there are 5). You will have to remove the hub nuts and the 16MM bolts and the hub should slide off just fine. A little help from a hard rubber mallet is OK. Yes, it is useful to remove and regrease the bearings. They should be OK unless they have gone without grease. The seals should be OK also but I would replace them because they are cheap insurance. This is just an overview, but on the D-90 website there is a detailed set of pictures and instructions, but someone else will need to post the URL, I do not have it. Brian   trevorgriffiths Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 12:13 pm:    Don't forget, you will also have to remove the brake caliper to remove the rotor/hub assembly. The rotor is seperate from the hub so you do not have to replace the bearings, but I would inspect, repack, and replace the seal and drive member gasket. The caliper and hub -to-rotor bolts require 12-point sockets in 13- and 14-mm. The outer drive flange is held in with 17mm headed bolts. Also, don't lose the snap ring, thrust washer and shim from under the rubber cap on the drive flange.   Brian Posted on Thursday, January 02, 2003 - 12:23 pm:    Yeah 17MM, not 16MM. I could not remember because my eyes glazed over while I was doing the job. Just kidding, it is not that hard of a task. Now that all of the memories are cascading back, one minor tool I would absolutely recommend is a pair of circlip pliers for the snap ring. Life will then be easier IMHO, trust me.