How to Change Brake Rotors on 2000 Nissan Frontier 2WD

Question

Anyone have pointers on how to change the disc brake rotors on a 2000 Nissan Frontier 2WD? I've got the calipers and pads off and noted the rotor is scored. I'd like to just replace the rotors. The rotors on most other vehicles come off easily when the calipers are removed. Does not appear to be the case on this Nissan frontier though.

Answer 1

Remove the dust cap in the center of the hub (in the middle of the wheel stubs) remove the cotter pin (replace with new one on installation) remove the nut lock and then the nut. You should be able to pull the whole assembly off (rotor and hub) from the back side you should be able to get to the bolts that hold the rotor on the hub. Install in the reverse order.

Spindle nut installation

1. Tighten the spindle nut to 25 - 29 ft. lbs.
2. Spin the hub several times to fully seat the bearings.
3. Re-tighten the spindle nut to 25 - 29 ft. lbs.
4. Loosen the spindle nut 45 - 60 degrees and install the spindle nut cap and (new) cotter pin

Note if you are going to go that far I would defiantly repack the wheel bearings and replace the wheel seal.

I found an excellent tutorial at www.howstuffinmycarworks.com