How to Install a Brake Rotor for a C6

If you notice your Chevrolet C6 no longer brakes effectively and makes a terrible screeching noise each time you depress the brakes, it may be time to replace the rotor. Replacing a brake rotor is a straightforward procedure that just about any amateur mechanic can do. With the help of a few common tools, you'll be able to remove and install a new brake rotor on your C6 in a matter of a few hours' work.

Instructions

1

Park the C6 on a flat surface. Jack the car up at the wheel on which you're going to be replacing the rotor and secure it in position with jack stands. Don a pair of safety glasses before you begin to work on the brakes to prevent any eye irritation or damage.

2

Loosen and remove the five lug bolts holding the wheel in place using a lug wrench or tire iron. Firmly grip the wheel with both hands and pull it away from the car to access the braking system.

3

Loosen and remove the two caliper mounting bolts. Carefully lift the caliper off the brake rotor, paying extra attention not to kink or damage the brake fluid line. Suspend the caliper out of the way using a bungee cord (don't allow it to hang freely by the brake fluid line).

4

Pry off the five clips holding the rotor in position on the mounting rods using a flat screwdriver. Firmly grip the rotor with both hands and pull it away from the axle plate (if the rotor is extremely stubborn, strike the back of it with a rubber mallet to help it along).

5

Clean the new rotor with brake parts cleaner spray. Wipe any cleaner residue off the rotor with a clean shop rag. Slide the new rotor onto the wheel mounting until it sits evenly against the axle plate.

6

Reassemble the braking system in the reverse order of the removal. Jack the car up, remove the jack stands and lower it to the ground.