How difficult is it to replace front brake rotors on a 2000 TJ for someone who has never done that? I recently had pads put on and had em bled so that part is ok. I just need to put new rotors on soon and was wanting advice. I'm somewhat mechanically inclined, just have never changed rotors myself.
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I never did one on a jeep but on everyother car is easy. Just take off the tire remove the brake assembly and the rotors just come off.
5 nuts for each wheel, and two bolts for each caliper. Then the rotor should slip off. there might be retaining clips on 2 or 3 of the studs, but they should come off easily.
Also I believe the caliper bolts use an allen wrench instead of a socket.
Also I believe the caliper bolts use an allen wrench instead of a socket.
Thanks, does the brakeline have to be removed and rebled or does it just stay attached to the caliper inntact?
You'll have to let some fluid off of the cylinder in order to get it to let go of the rotor (usually), so you'll probably need to bleed them again. On my '06, the caliper bolts are just standard bolts, not allen, but I'm not sure about an '00. It's super easy, seriously.
*addidition* I don't think there should ever be a need to detach the brake line when performing routine maintenance on your brakes. Again, someone here can keep me honest if I'm wrong, but I've not had too.
*addidition* I don't think there should ever be a need to detach the brake line when performing routine maintenance on your brakes. Again, someone here can keep me honest if I'm wrong, but I've not had too.
Just grab the caliper after its unbolted and rock it back and forth that should loosen it up enough to get it off the rotor. Then slide the rotor off the hub.
Yeah you have to make room for the new rotor's thickness, compared to the old one.
And one more thing, after you have it all back together, and before you even move the Jeep, go in and pump the brake pedal a few times.
If not and you forget too, you will have a certain portion of your anatomy clench up as you hit the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor.
And one more thing, after you have it all back together, and before you even move the Jeep, go in and pump the brake pedal a few times.
If not and you forget too, you will have a certain portion of your anatomy clench up as you hit the brakes and the pedal goes to the floor.
So apparently you might be able to get the calipers off without any problems. I've not had that experience, but it'll be awesome if you do. Either way, its an easy job. Seriously, just go for it and enjoy the time with your Jeep. 
Feel the inside and outside of the rotors. Warping can cause pulsating but so can ringes on the rotor. I replaced mine last week because of this.Cole 33 said:My brakes are pulsating right now a little and I've read that that could mean that my rotors are getting warped and need replacement anyone know anything about this? Sorry for the hijack. Btw i don't have anti lock brakes so that's not the pulsating
Remove the wheel.
Remove the two bolts that hold the caliper - not allen but 13mm wrench. This could differ between years. Swing the caliper and pads out - top first.
Once the caliper is off you can replace the rotors.
Remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir so that you can push the piston in the caliper back. I usually stick a wrench between the two old pads and hold steady pressure till the piston is flush with the caliper for easy install of the new pads - always install new pads with new rotors.
Brakes and rotor are easy once you understand what to do - If you haven't found Stu's site you should check it out. It has an amazing amount of info and pics. Here is a link for the front brakes
Front Brakes Overhaul - 1
Go for it - once you've done it you'll never pay someone again.
Front Brakes Overhaul - 1
Go for it - once you've done it you'll never pay someone again.
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