How to Remove the Rotors From a 1990 Ford Ranger

Every time you change the brake pads, you must carefully inspect the brake rotors on the Ford Ranger. Check the surface for cracking, grooves and other damage that may make them ineffective. Damaged brake rotors can also ruin a new set of brake pads. It is not difficult to remove the rotors from the Ranger. It is just one additional step beyond removing the brake pads for replacement. You can get each wheel done in about 30 minutes.

• 1

  Place a set of wheel chocks behind the rear wheels of the Ranger. Raise the truck with the automobile jack. Place a jack stand under the truck near the jacking point, and raise it to the frame.

• 2

  Remove the lug nuts with the lug wrench, and pull the wheel off the truck. Loosen the retaining bolts on the brake caliper, and pull the caliper away from the wheel assembly. Secure the rotor to the strut, using a wire tie. Never let the rotor hang loose, or you will damage the brake line.

• 3

  Remove the grease cap from the wheel hub, using the screwdriver as a pry tool. Pull the cotter pin from the shaft, using the pliers. Remove the castellated nut, using the proper size wrench. Pull the bearing retainer off the wheel hub, followed by the bearing. Pull the rotor off the wheel, and put the new one on.

• 4

  Install the wheel bearing, followed by the bearing retainer. Put the castellated nut on the shaft, and tighten it with the wrench. Install the cotter pin, and spread the legs apart with the pliers. Tap the grease cap in place, using the rubber mallet.

• 5

  Put the wheel on the Ranger, and tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench. Remove the jack stand from under the truck, and lower the vehicle to the ground. Repeat the process on the next wheel.