Start by lifting and supporting the vehicle and then remove the wheel holding bolts and the whole wheel and tire assembly. The front caliper may need to have a small amount of piston retracted to give enough room for removal; this is done by pulling the back of the caliper away from the rotor. To work on AWD, unfasten the two bolts that attach the disc
Brake Caliper and adapter to the knuckle and then remove them as one unit, keeping the assembly from hanging by too much, so you don't stretch the hose. Do the same with the bolts and knuckle for your RWD engine. After that, take out any clips sticking the brake rotor to the wheel studs and move the rotor off the hub and bearing. In the back, lift the vehicle, take off the wheel assembly and retract the piston if necessary. After you take out the bolts holding the caliper adapter to the knuckle, remove both at once with the adapter covered by the brake hose. Slide the brake rotor off the bearing and remove all the clips that connect the rotor to the mounting studs. First, open the covers and see how the
Brake Pads are worn before installing the brakes. Remove any dirt or corrosion from the hub face and then set the new brake rotor in place on top of the hub studs and bearing. For AWD, install the relevant caliper and adapter assembly over the rotor, secure it with 95 Nm of torque on the mounting bolts and for RWD, repeat this with the correct assembly and bolts. Put the tire and wheel back on and tighten the nuts on the wheel mount to 150 Nm. Drop the car to the ground and pump the brake pedal more than once to make sure it is firm before starting to move. Check and adjust the brake fluid level when it is needed. After fitting new brake rotors or pads, the ability to brake may not be as strong as before during the first applications. Drive around with the brakes several times, stopping here and there to get rid of new brake wear and seat the brake parts. The cleaning and installation steps for the rear are the same as for the front and be sure to tighten the caliper adapter bolts to 115 Nm before proceeding with the rest.