DeVille DHS V8-4.6L VIN Y (2000)
You can remove the brake rotor without separating the caliper from the mounting bracket.
1. Release the parking brake.
2. Remove 2/3 of the brake fluid from the master cylinder.
3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
5. Remove the caliper and mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear (J55).
6. Hang the caliper and mounting bracket assembly from the suspension using mechanic's wire.
7. Remove the rotor. Slowly turn the rotor while pulling the rotor away from the hub and bearing assembly.
Installation Procedure
1. Clean all rust and contaminants from the both sides of the rotor and the hub flange.
2. Install the rotor. Slowly turn the rotor while pushing the rotor towards the hub and bearing assembly.
3. Install the caliper and the mounting bracket as an assembly. Refer to Brake Pads Replacement - Rear (J55).
4. Install the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Wheels, Tires and Alignment.
5. Remove the safety stands.
6. Lower the vehicle.
Brake Rotor Replacement- Front (Without J55)
Removal Procedure
