How to Replace the Rotor in a Dodge Ram

If your Dodge Ram seems to be shuddering to a stop more often than not, it's probably time to replace the rotors. Rotors don't need to be changed often, but hard braking and letting the brake pads wear down can warp and wear down the surface of the rotor over time. If they can't be resurfaced, then you should replace them with new rotors.

Instructions

1

Find the right rotors for your Dodge Ram at your local auto parts store or online. Change all four rotors at once for the best braking performance, or at very least change the front or rear pair or rotors at the same time for even braking.

2

Jack up your Dodge Ram. Block the wheels to keep it from rolling as you work. Get started by removing the first tire and wheel assembly. Remove the hub extension and the brake caliper as well as the caliper adapter.

3

Remove the grease cap, cotter pin, nut lock, nut, washer and outer wheel bearing. Now, pull the old rotor off of the spindle. Clean the area with a damp cloth to remove any debris. Pack the wheel bearings with grease.

4

Install the new rotor and hub onto the spindle. Replace the outer wheel bearing, washer, and then the retaining nut. Torque the nut to 30 to 40 ft. lbs. (41 to 54 Nm) while rotating the hub and rotor. Then tighten the nut and install the nut lock and a new cotter pin.

5

Clean the grease cap and then coat it with new wheel bearing grease and replace the cap. Put the caliper adapter back into place and then tighten the two mounting bolts with a torque wrench. Install the wheel and tire assembly.

6

Repeat this process for each additional rotor and then lower the vehicle, tighten the lug nuts and test drive your Dodge Ram to make sure that the installation was successful.