Brake Rotor Replacement

[Brody]

Replacing a brake rotor is almost as easy as replacing your brake pads. The main thing that you are going to be dealing with that is different is you have to remove the lug studs in order to do this and then either reinstall the old studs or replace them with new ones. You can either drive the old studs out with a hammer, with an old lug nut on top to prevent damage, or press them out using either a press or a clamp. when you reseat the studs into the new rotor, be sure to seat them well. The flange part of the stud needs to sit flush with the back of the rotor. These do not seat easily, so expect to have to use some force. Double check these to make sure they are seated right. Do not expect the tightening of the lug nuts to 'seat' the lug stud.

See this thread for more on wheel stud replacement:

http://www.frontrange4x4.com/forums/showthread.php?15354-REPLACING-DAMAGED-OR-BROKEN-WHEEL-STUDS

Rotor replacement:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BRqIIO1hGkM


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iySqytgg-Ns


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7gEOMny5Dw


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5yKewPLUzqo


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HqLMUcDcwqc

http://www.automedia.com/Replacement_Rotors/ccr20050201rr/1

http://www.f150forum.com/f76/how-replace-rotor-93-f150-4x4-25150/

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/732334-front-4x4-hub-removal-rotor-change-out.html

If the rotors need to be replaced and are rusted on. Note: this destroys the 'old' rotors:

http://www.f150online.com/forums/wheels-tires-brakes/10197-front-brake-rotor-removal-tip.html