Brake Rotor replacement?

Question

I have a 1997 Mazda MX6 LS, and i think the front rotors are in need of replacement. I say this because when i brake on the highway the the brakes shake, and when i come to a slow stop the brakes make a knocking noise.

My question is how do i remove the rotors? My main problem i think is going to be how to remove the capiliar. After that the rotor just kinda slides off doesnt it? How would i remove the capilar?

Thanks!

Answer 1

the calipers are held in place by two bolts, access from back side of rotor. Be sure to grease the sliders while they're off.

Answer 2

Rotors aren't that hard to replace, but know first that if they're slightly warped, they're not usually unsafe. Even though they shake, they still stop the car okay, so if you don't mind too much you can save some money.

The caliper is held over the edge of the rotor with two bolts. Once you remove the pads and the caliper it should slide off.

Answer 3

ive never had a mazda but its pretty stright forward take the weels off and look at your caliper it should have some bolts or nutss ont the top of it eithor on the outside or the inside take them loose and it should slide off it might need a little help take a pry bar and a deadblow and hit the caliper and pry it off at the same time position the pry bar in between the rotor and the caliperand push down it should come off

Answer 4

ok ,first you going to need to remover the cal, belive their 2 bolt holding it on, ,, now i found a easy way yo ,get the cal off, after pulling the bolt, eather buy are rent an borrol a 10in c.. clamp, , now with the clamp you squeee, the cal close,, too you save the brake fluid too, an save on bleeding the brake,,, now after the cal off, you find a greese cap, on the rotor,, ,remove it, then you see a large nut, with a carter pin, , ,now first pull the pin, the remove the nut, you now can pull the rotor off,

Answer 5

on that car you have to remove the calipers
while you are there replace the pads