How to replace disc rotors on Hyundai Excel?
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B). Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub while applying the brake.
How do you remove rotors from brake pads?
Once the pads are off, remove the rotor. On many vehicles, you’ll need to remove the caliper mounting bracket in order to remove the rotor. The brake caliper bolts to the brake caliper mounting bracket which bolts to the spindle assembly. To remove the brake rotor, first remove the brake caliper and then remove the brake caliper bracket.
Why are my brake pads and rotors sticking?
Uneven wear is an indicator of the pad or pads ‘sticking’ due to lack of lubricant, worn pad or caliper hardware, or a sticking caliper piston. The brake pad box will have a guide to reference when inspecting for uneven wear, or you can reference this guide. Once the pads are off, remove the rotor.
When do you need to replace your brake pads?
But sometimes, it is very possible to lubricate and release the stuck caliper pins. And in other cases, you need to replace the calipers completely. Also, it’s likely that you will need new brake pads and rotors. A Worn-Out Shims; Whenever there is a brake job done on your car or replace a brake pad, you must replace the shims.
Loosen the wheel nuts slightly. Raise the front of the vehicle, and make sure it is securely supported. Remove the front wheel and tire (A) from front hub (B). Remove the split pin (A), then remove castle nut (B) and washer (C) from the front hub while applying the brake.
How do you change the brake pads on a Hyundai?
Set the parking brakes and place the transmission in Park. Open Brake Fluid Reservoir. Start by opening the hood and remove the brake fluid reservoir cap. This is necessary and will make it possible for you to press the caliper pistons in. You will need to do this to fit the new thicker brake pads in the brake caliper.
What to do before replacing front brake pads?
Spray penetrating oil and let it sit for 10 minutes before you try to remove the rotor. Clean It is time to install the new rotor. We recommend that you clean the bracket with a steel wire brush before you install the new pads.
How do you remove a brake caliper from a car?
Lift the caliper off the brake pads and tie it with a rope to the strut to keep it from falling and void, putting tension on the brake line. Remove Brake Pads Once you remove the two bolts, you will pull out the caliper and remove the brake pads. Loosen the two rotor retaining bolts using a Phillips screwdriver.