How do I replace the front brake rotors?

[VehiGAZ]

Ok, I'm going to replace my front brake rotors and pads this weekend. I went through the workshop manual CD last night, but did not find it very elucidating when it comes to the details. So today I did a forum search on the procedure - all I found were people asking how to remove the rotors but no real responses. So I guess I'll join their club...

Does anyone know exactly how to remove the front rotors?

Here's a picture heartlessly hijacked from Cyrk's gallery...


Note the two sets of bolts going into the rotor... the smaller ones near the hub and the larger ones just inside of the wheel studs. Which of these sets of bolts must be removed to replace the rotors? Please share any other interesting bits of info regarding this job if you know them.

Thanks!!

[Ascinder]

The outer set if memory serves. You should also get something to compress the brake piston if you have new(er) pads and or rotors, sometimes it's a tight fit.

[nfpgasmask]

Yeah, that's why I opt to have a shop do my brakes. This is one job I feel is best left to the pros. Brakes are something you don't want messed up.

Bart

[Chopper]

Yeah, that's why I opt to have a shop do my brakes. This is one job I feel is best left to the pros. Brakes are something you don't want messed up.

Bart

Once you really look at them, and run thru it with someone once or twice it's easy. No black art...hydraulics 101. Easiest system on a vehicle to get sorted. Certainly not beyond you.... You can spell

[MSHardeman]

Kenny did a really nice write up on replacing his front brake rotors that also included repacking the front bearings. Check out this thread:

http://www.vehicross.info/forums/showthread.php?t=11324

There was also a write up on one of the other Isuzu sites that I downloaded, but can't find the link right now. It doesn't look too tough, and actually I'm about to tackle replacing the rotors and brake pads on all four corners and repacking the front bearings. I'm waiting for warmer weather so if it goes horribly wrong I can ride my bike to work while a shop fixes my screw ups. I would have a shop do it in the first place, but....well I'm cheap, and I'm kind of looking forward to getting grease under my fingernails.

[Ldub]

I would have a shop do it in the first place, but....well I'm cheap, and I'm kind of looking forward to getting grease under my fingernails.

It's also the only way to keep ham fisted, knuckle dragging, mouth breathing mooks from screwing it up...DIY!!!...