1999 Isuzu Rodeo Rotor Removal

The brake rotors on the 1999 Isuzu Rodeo sit on the wheel studs at the wheel hub. Removing the brake rotor will require removing the brake caliper and caliper bracket. If the rotor is being replaced, it will be necessary to compress the caliper piston into the caliper bore to make room for the thicker rotor.

Instructions

Removal

1

Break loose the lug nuts with the lug wrench; do not remove them at this time. Lift the front of the vehicle with the floor jack, and place the jack stands under the front frame rails of the vehicle. Lower the vehicle until it rests securely on the jack stands. Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench and pull the wheel away from the vehicle.

2

Remove the two caliper mounting bolts with the 13 mm socket and ratchet. Pry the caliper away from the caliper bracket and rotor gently with the small pry bar, supporting it with one hand so it does not fall.

3

Hang the caliper from the upper control arm with the mechanics wire so that it hangs freely with no pressure on the rubber brake line.

4

Remove the two caliper bracket mounting bolts with the 15 mm socket and ratchet and remove the caliper bracket.

5

Slide the rotor over the wheel studs, making sure not to drag it across the wheel studs. If the rotor does not slide freely or seems to be stuck to the wheel hub, tap the back of it with a rubber mallet to free it from corrosion.

Installation

6

Slide the rotor over the wheel studs; be careful not to drag it across the wheel studs.

7

Hold the caliper bracket in place and hand-tighten the caliper bracket bolts. Tighten both caliper bracket mounting bolts to 126 foot-pounds with the torque wrench.

8

Support the caliper by hand and remove the mechanics wire. Slide the caliper into the caliper mounting bracket and over the rotor. Line up the caliper mounting holes with the mounting holes on the caliper bracket and hand-tighten the caliper bolts. Tighten the caliper bolts to 54 foot-pounds with the torque wrench.

9

Place the wheel and tire onto the vehicle and hand tighten the lug nuts. Raise the vehicle off the jack stands with the floor jack and remove the jack stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground.

10

Tighten the lug nuts to 70 foot-pounds of torque. Start the vehicle and pump the brakes several times to adjust the brakes before driving.