92' Brake Rotors

[jp50662]

Hey everyone just tryin to figure out how to change the rotors on the front of my 92 XLT...4x4 with auto hubs. the guy that had it before me never changed them and today i checked them out and there are pretty deep gouges in them. so i want to change them. i have new ones already, just dont know how to get the old ones off. any help is greatly appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

 

[DeRocha]

Welcome to the site .. you'll find lots of information on lots of topics.. Check out the 1 Gen Brake replacement thread for a step by step how to guide with lots of info and pictures. Also check out the threads at the top of the various forums as these contain FAQs and other common issues.

 

[mikeinri]

Welcome JP!!!

DeRocha is right, that thread will give you more info than you can imagine. Print it and read it several times before you start. Some key points to remember:

It is best to replace the slide pins.
If the brakes are that old, I'd replace the calipers.
Always replace the wheel bearings and seals when replacing rotors.
The axle nut key can be a pain, but follow the tips in that thread and you'll be OK.
NEVER use grease in the auto hubs. Clean them with ATF (fill and soak overnight if possible), and leave some ATF in there as lube. Grease causes them to bind and not engage/disengage properly.

Good luck, let us know how you make out!

Mike