- 1). Park the Hyundai on a level paved or concrete surface. Apply the parking brake and release the hood latch.
- 2). Place the wheel chock behind one of the rear tires. If you're replacing rear rotors, then place the chock in front of one of the front tires.
- 3). Open the hood and extract at least half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder using the turkey baster to suck it out. Dispose of the old fluid properly and do not reuse it. Replace the cap of the master cylinder.
- 4). Break the lug nuts loose on the left tire first using the breaking bar and a socket. Do not over-loosen them and do not remove them.
- 5). Lift the left side of the vehicle up and place the jack stand in a safe and secure position to support the weight of the vehicle. The frame rail is recommended if applicable.
- 6). Remove the lug nuts and wheel.
- 7). Remove the caliper bolts (2) located in the inside of the caliper using the ratchet and a socket. Gently pry the caliper off of the rotor using the flathead screwdriver and wrap the bungee cord around the caliper to hang it from the frame or coil spring. Compress the piston of the caliper all the way in using the C-clamp.
- 8). Remove the pads from the caliper anchor, gently prying them off with the screwdriver. If you're not replacing the pads, be sure to take note how you're removing them. It is recommended to replace them in the same position they were originally in.
- 9). Remove the caliper anchor bolts (2) located on the backside of the knuckle using the ratchet and socket.
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Remove the two front rotor retainer screws (if applicable) located on the hub of the rotor using the impact screwdriver with a Phillips head bit and a hammer. Tap the end of the impact screwdriver in the reverse position with the hammer to break the screws free. - 11
Remove the rotor. If the rotor is stuck to the hub, strike it with the hammer on the rear fins to separate it from the hub. - 12
Clean the new replacement rotor with brake clean spray. Spray on both sides and be generous with the spray. New rotors have a rust preventative coating on them and will damage the brake pads if it is not cleaned off properly. - 13
Replace the new rotor onto the hub being sure to line up the retainer screw holes to the hub. Replace the retainer screws and tighten. - 14
Replace the caliper anchor and bolts and tighten thoroughly. - 15
Replace the pads. It is recommended to apply a light coat of silicone brake lubricant to the contact points of the anchor where the backing plates of the pads will be touching. - 16
Replace the caliper and caliper bolts and tighten. - 17
Replace the wheel and lug nuts. Tighten as much as you can with the wheel elevated. - 18
Lower the Hyundai to the ground and re-tighten the lug nuts in an alternate pattern using the adjustable torque wrench (set to 80 foot pounds) and a socket. - 19
Repeat these procedures for the right side of the Hyundai. - 20
Pump the foot brake pedal until it feels normal when you're done with the brakes and the Hyundai is back on the ground. This restores hydraulic pressure back to the compressed caliper pistons. Do not forget or overlook this step. - 21
Check and adjust the brake fluid level in the master cylinder only after the foot brake pedal has been pumped. Add only clean, new DOT approved brake fluid for your Hyundai. - 22
Remove the wheel chock, release the parking brake, and test drive.
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