Nissan 240sx Brake Rotors Removal and Installation

1989-1994 Nissan 240sx S13



WARNING: Take care not to breath in brake dust. Brake dust is filled with asbestos which causes mesothelioma cancer and or tumor. Mesothelioma destroys tissue and organs and have the potential to spread to other parts of the body. Always clean brake parts with a certified brake parts cleaner before working on the brake system. This will reduce the amount of exposure to asbestos.

FRONT BRAKE ROTOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheel assembly. Remove caliper, but DO NOT disconnect brake hose. Wire caliper aside. Remove rotor from hub. To install, reverse removal procedure.

REAR BRAKE ROTOR

Removal
Remove caliper. See rear brake caliper. Remove rotor from axle flange. If rotor is difficult to remove, install 2 bolts in rotor and gradually tighten them to remove rotor.

Installation
1. To install, reverse removal procedure.
2. After installation is complete, adjust clearance between pad and rotor by depressing pedal until pedal stroke is constant.

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

• Backing Plate Mount Bolt/Nut (Rear): 28-38 (38-52)
• Booster Input Rod Lock Nut: 12-16 (16-22)
• Brake Line Bolt: 12-14 (16-19)
• Brake Line Flare Nut: 11-13 (15-18)
• Brake Pedal Fulcrum Shaft Nut: 12-16 (16-22)
• Caliper-To-Torque Member Bolt: 16-23 (22-31)
• Torque Member-To-Mount Bolt:
  • Front: 53-72 (72-97)
  • Rear: 28-38 (38-52)
• Wheel Lug Nuts: 72-87 (98-118)

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1989-1994 Nissan 240sx S13

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