How to Remove the Brake Rotor from a 2000 Cadillac Eldorado

A 2000 Cadillac Eldorado uses a disc brake system on all four corners to stop the car, although the front brakes do the bulk of the work. The disc part of the system--also known as a brake rotor--is what the brake pads are clamped to via the caliper. Over time, both the pads and rotors wear down, and they will need to be maintained. Maintenance on a rotor is turning or replacing them, but first you have to remove them.

Instructions

Front rotors

1

Lift up the car using the jack and set jack stands on all four corners. Then remove all of the wheels using the tire iron and set them to the side.

2

Unbolt the brake caliper from the front steering knuckle using the ratchet, then lift it up off of the rotor. Suspend the caliper from the front suspension using the wire and pliers, making sure there is no tension on the brake line.

3

Lift the rotor off of the hub on the steering knuckle. If the rotor seems stuck, hammer it from the back with the mallet.

Rear brake discs

4

Unbolt the brake caliper assembly from the rotor and rear suspension using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.

5

Wrap the wire around the rear suspension and twist it through the caliper, then twist the wire to itself using the pliers to support the caliper and prevent it from hanging on the brake line.

6

Slide the rotor off of the wheel hub.