Replacing Brake Rotors

[Robbie Newland]

Posted this in another thread but maybe I should have started a seperate one.....



I'm about to change my rotors too and RockAuto looks like a good source. I have a question though, I see rotors only and rotors and hubs... which should I buy? My ST is a 2001 2WD with warped rotors.



Thanks!

 

[James FreemanJr]

Rotors only should be fine.

 

[Dreman]

2wd rotor includes rotor and hub together. 4wd rotor and hubs are separate.

 

[Brad McClanahan]

yes i replaced mine and had to buy the rotor with the hub attached (2wd) wish i had known that before trying to hammer off the rotor till a neighbour came over and told me what was up lol yes i did feel like a fool lol

 

[Robbie Newland]

Rotor and hub it is. Any special tools to remove rotor and hub? Wheel puller, etc.? Thanks

 

[Dreman]

No special tools required. Remove the nut holding the front wheel bearings on and the hub comes right off. That is, it will if you have already removed the brake caliper!



Be sure to buy new bearings to go with the new hubs. Get a high-quality wheel grease and grease them up good. Install the inner bearing with a new seal on the back of the hub, slide it onto the spindle, insert the outer bearing, the washer, and the nut. There's supposed to be a torque setting for the wheel bearing nut, but I don't know it right off hand. Slip on the little sheet-metal nut holder, put in a cotter pin, and put the cap on.

 

[Robbie Newland]

Thanks! Great info.

 

[WXMotorSports DecalsPartsAccs]

I sell Powerslot rotors. They are on the web site.