How to Take Off a Brake Rotor From a '91 Nissan Truck

Removing a brake rotor from a Nissan truck is not difficult. While you would usually change a rotor when you are replacing the brakes, there may come a time in which you only replace the rotor for one reason or another. Each wheel will take about 30 minutes to do. You can save your money and replace the rotor yourself since the cost of labor is high at the repair shop.

Instructions

1

Place a set of wheel chocks behind the rear wheels of the truck.

2

Jack the truck up with the automobile jack and place a jack stand under it near the jacking point. Raise the jack stand up to the frame.

3

Remove the wheel from the truck.

4

Remove the brake caliper using a socket and ratchet. Secure the brake caliper to the strut using a wire tie.

5

Remove the grease cap from the wheel hum by prying it off with the screwdriver. Pull the cotter pin out of the shaft using the pliers. Remove the castellated nut using a socket and ratchet.

6

Remove the wheel hub and rotor disc. Remove the rotor from the wheel hub by tapping the wheel lugs with the rubber mallet.