How Do You Install New Brake Rotors?
Immediate maintenance is needed on any vehicle that has a hard time stopping. A car’s brake system is complex and relies on hundreds of different parts to properly stop the moving vehicle. Disc brakes work when a piston pushes together brake pads around a rotation disc brake rotor. Rotors that have become worn, warped or damaged by the brake pads and caliper must be replaced. You can fix the problem with a few common tools you have at home and the replacement part. Park the car on a hard, flat surface. Raise the vehicle and position the weight above a jack stand that is placed under the supporting frame. Lower the car or truck onto the jack stand until it carries the weight of the vehicle and the lifting jack can be removed. It is better to lift and support the front and rear evenly when you want to install new brake rotors so the load is evenly supported. Raise the front, the rear or both together so you can remove wheels and tires to expose the brake calipers and rotors. Insert an Al
