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Front Brake Job PROBLEM

Discussion in 'Technical Chat' started by drc, May 26, 2009.

  1. May 26, 2009 at 11:21 AM
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    drc

    drc [OP] New Member

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    Hi all,
    I am replacing the front pads and rotors on my brother in laws 1998 toyota tacoma 4x2. He has a 5 lug wheel up front. One of the rotors is totally shot. How do I get the darn things off?
    Do I have to pull the grease cap? It looks like the wheel bolts are sitting on an adapter that is bolted to the rotor. How do I get that part off?

    Thanks,
    D
     
  2. May 26, 2009 at 11:37 AM
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    moserjjx

    moserjjx Tacoma Newbie

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    Eau Claire, WI
    Vehicle:
    08 DC TRD 4x4
    Weathertech liners, bed mat, rear spring TSB, extra 12V outlets in center console, seat belt chime off
    1. remove grease cap
    2. remove cotter pin
    3. remove nut
    4. remove/pull out front bearing
    5. remove hub assembly/rotor (it's all one piece)
    6. remove seal from rear of assembly
    7. remove rear bearing

    to reassemble:

    1. repack bearing with grease
    2. insert rear bearing, then tap in NEW seal (don't reuse old one!)
    3. slide assembly back on truck
    4. insert front bearing
    5. tighten nut - this is a delicate procedure. i go tight, spin in a few times, then back it off until there is a small amount of "play" then retighten a little. hard to explain, hopefully you can "feel it"
    6. insert NEW cotter pin
    7. pound on grease cap

    or something like that...
     
  3. May 26, 2009 at 4:23 PM
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    drc

    drc [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! :)
     

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