The 1997 Hyundai Elantra was part of the second generation of the Korean-manufactured import. Originally introduced in 1991, the second generation started in mid-1995 and lasted through 2000. In 1999, however, the braking system was redesigned. Thankfully, removing the rotors from the 1997 model, although somewhat difficult, is not as complicated as on the later, redesigned model.
Instructions
- 1
Lift the 1997 Hyundai Elantra on a car lift and bring the vehicle up to waist level.
2Remove the lug nuts and wheel using an impact gun and a socket.
3Open a large C-clamp enough to fit over the entire caliper. Place the top of the clamp on the inside caliper housing the the drive of the clamp on the outboard pad. Tighten the clamp enough to allow a sliding movement of the caliper. Compressing the caliper piston fully is recommended if replacing the rotor with a new one.
4Locate and remove the caliper carrier bolts located on the back side of the knuckle using the impact gun and a socket.
5Support the caliper and carrier assembly to the strut coil with a length of mechanic's wire.
6Remove the axle shaft nut using the gun and a socket.
7Attach the base of the gear puller to the hub and secure tightly by threading the lug nuts back onto the lug studs. Position the center shaft bolt of the hub puller onto the axle shaft spindle. Tighten the center shaft bolt with the gun and a socket to pull the rotor and hub from the axle shaft. Be careful not to drop the hub, rotor, and puller.
8Remove the lug nuts from the lug studs and then remove the puller.
9Remove the four hub-to-rotor bolts and then remove the hub and bearing from the rotor. It is recommended to remove the backing plate and clean off any visible rust or corrosion before reassembling.
