Brakes are relatively easy to work on. This prodcedure covers replacing the front rotors. You can combine it with the procedure for changing the front brake pads.

Tools and Parts required:

• 17mm socket
• 7mm hex driver bit
• Philips screwdriver
• Flat screwdriver
• Coat hanger
• New rotor

Step	Description	Photo
1.	Remove wheels and jack up front end of car. Make sure to use jack stands for safety! This picture shows the exposed rotor and caliper.
2.	Find the dust caps on the caliper bolts. Remove. Shown are the dust caps and hex driver bit. Some models have a different caliper bolt. Remove the retaining clip that presses against the pads and slips into the caliper (piece of wire in picture 1).
3.	Picture from behind the caliper showing the caliper bolt which goes into the caliper guides. Unbolt. Luckily the dust caps keep this a fairly easy job, but you may need to use some WD-40. Some models have a brake pad wear sensor that needs to be disconnected.
4.	Use a piece of coat hanger to hold the caliper up and out of the way. The idea is to prevent the caliper from hanging by the brake lines. Make sure there is no stress on the brake line.
5.	The pads will simply pull out at this point. You may need to wiggle them if they are seized up. The rear pad has a clip that extends into the piston. Shown is the old pad and caliper clip removed.
6.	Remove the bolts from the caliper carrier. Lots of WD-40 may be required.
7.	With the calipers and caliper carrier removed, you should have full access to the rotor as shown.
8.	Notice the single Phillips screw on the rotor. Unscrew this screw and remove the rotor. The screw may be rusted and seized and will need to be drilled out. The rotor may be rusted and sized to the wheel hub. You may need to hit it (very hard) with a hammer (and WD-40) to get it off the wheel hub. This picture shows the wheel hub after the rotor is removed.
9.	Place the new rotor onto the wheel hub. Insert the philips screw to hold the rotor onto the hub.
10.	Replace caliper carrier.
11.	Now would be a good time to install new front brake pads Reinstall new self-locking caliper bolts. Tighten to 26ft/lbs. Install retaining clip. Put wheels back on car. Tighten wheel lugs to 81ft/lbs. Done!