2001 Frontier Crew Brake Rotors

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Bratcop@hotmail.com - 11 Feb 2007 04:56 GMT

Just rolled 94000 on my 2001 Frontier Crew SE. I had replaced the
front pads at about 65000, but they need it again. This time,
however, the front right inside pad expired and grooved the rotor. I
imagine they will need to be replaced as well. My question is
actually about the removal. Never had the rotors off before, and I
dont' have a service manual. Do I need to remove the auto-locking hub
to get the rotor off? I would appear that way, but I wanted a more
educated opinion. I mean, I could go exploring by removing bolts
until it comes free, but a little advice would be greatly
appreciated. I am guessing that under the autolocking hub is a larger
axel nut, which requires removal to slide the whole hub assy off the
axle end. Could someone please give me a heads up on this.

Thanks again, this group has proven itself priceless.

Joel

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JimV - 11 Feb 2007 15:30 GMT

> Just rolled 94000 on my 2001 Frontier Crew SE. I had replaced the
> front pads at about 65000, but they need it again. This time,
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> Joel

You can download the manual for free from www.carfiche.com. At least
as of this minute (they rotate what you can get).

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Bratcop@hotmail.com - 11 Feb 2007 19:42 GMT

> Brat...@hotmail.com wrote:
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Thanks for the heads up. I am still downloading the factory service
manual as we speak. If it is as promised, I will be donating to
carfiche.com via paypal.

Joel

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NissTech - 12 Feb 2007 00:01 GMT

depending on how deep the grooving is on the rotor chances are it won't need
to be replaced only resurfaced

If the rotor were to need replacing the auto locking hub would need to be
taken apart , the bearings and seal removed and the bolts that secure the
rotor to the hub removed

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> Joel

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Bratcop@hotmail.com - 13 Feb 2007 03:42 GMT

> depending on how deep the grooving is on the rotor chances are it won't need
> to be replaced only resurfaced
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I have done many a brake job in my day, usually cars, however. I
think the rotor needs replacement based on the grooves. Since I am
doing it in my garage, I will need to remove the rotor either way. No
way to turn it while it is mounted. New ones are like $38, and I
think resurfacing is like $25. I figure it is better to replace than
turn, especially when the cost is so similiar.

Thanks for the link and the advice. I appreciate it.

Joel

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