Re: front disc rotor's
 

On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you

I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
the post later :(

Re: front disc rotor's
 

On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you

I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
the post later :(

Re: front disc rotor's
 

On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you

I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
the post later :(

Re: front disc rotor's
 

stilllearning wrote:
> On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
>> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you
>
> I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
> budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
> stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
> installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
> comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
> the post later :(
>

If you have aluminum rims, you also need anti-seize on the outside of
the mating surface. The aluminum and steel can weld together from
electrolysis.

I have seen more than a few Jeeps rims destroyed this way.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: front disc rotor's
 

stilllearning wrote:
> On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
>> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you
>
> I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
> budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
> stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
> installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
> comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
> the post later :(
>

If you have aluminum rims, you also need anti-seize on the outside of
the mating surface. The aluminum and steel can weld together from
electrolysis.

I have seen more than a few Jeeps rims destroyed this way.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: front disc rotor's
 

stilllearning wrote:
> On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
>> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you
>
> I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
> budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
> stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
> installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
> comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
> the post later :(
>

If you have aluminum rims, you also need anti-seize on the outside of
the mating surface. The aluminum and steel can weld together from
electrolysis.

I have seen more than a few Jeeps rims destroyed this way.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: front disc rotor's
 

stilllearning wrote:
> On May 25, 4:02 pm, dave <pathfin...@hotmail.com> wrote:
>> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
>> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you
>
> I had to use a heavy hammer to remove my rotors; the rotors did not
> budge with a rubber mallet. The rotors were rusted on the inside and
> stuck to the bearing assembly. As someone has mentioned, when
> installing a new rotor, put some anti-sieze on the inside where it
> comes in contact with the bearing assembly. I did not do that; I saw
> the post later :(
>

If you have aluminum rims, you also need anti-seize on the outside of
the mating surface. The aluminum and steel can weld together from
electrolysis.

I have seen more than a few Jeeps rims destroyed this way.

Mike
86/00 CJ7 Laredo, 33x9.5 BFG Muds, 'glass nose to tail in '00
88 Cherokee 235 BFG AT's
Canadian Off Road Trips Photos: Non members can still view!
Jan/06 http://www.imagestation.com/album/pi...?id=2115147590
(More Off Road album links at bottom of the view page)

Re: front disc rotor's
 

dave wrote:

> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you

I would not go back with Jeep's composite rotors. They almost always warp.

tw

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Re: front disc rotor's
 

dave wrote:

> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you

I would not go back with Jeep's composite rotors. They almost always warp.

tw

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Re: front disc rotor's
 

dave wrote:

> Hi Iam a first time jeep owner and would like to know, how hard is it to
> relace the front brake rotor's on a 1999 jeep tj? Thank you

I would not go back with Jeep's composite rotors. They almost always warp.

tw

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