Brakes are making a grinding noise then could this be rotor?

Hi,

Replacing rear brake pads and rotors really isn't too hard. Plus, if you do it yourself, purchase lifetime parts so you never have to pay for them again.

You can expect rear brakes to last around 30,000 miles, but that changes based on terrain and driving habits.

To get started, here is a link that explains in general how it's done. Use this as a guide.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics below correlate with these directions.

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

1. Inspect the fluid level in the brake master cylinder reservoir.
2. If the brake fluid level is midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then no brake fluid needs to be removed from the reservoir before proceeding. If the brake fluid level is higher than midway between the maximum-full point and the minimum allowable level, then remove brake fluid to the midway point before proceeding.
3. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
4. Remove the tire and the wheel assembly.
5. Hand tighten two wheel lug nuts in order to retain the rotor to the hub.
6. Compress the rear caliper piston.

1. Install a large C-clamp (3) over the top of the caliper housing (2) and against the back of the outboard pad.
2. Slowly tighten the C-clamp (3) until the piston pushes into the caliper bore enough to slide the caliper (2) off the rotor.
3. Remove the C-clamp from the caliper.
7. Remove the upper caliper bolt (2).

Notice: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.

8. In order to access the pads, rotate the caliper downward.
9. Remove the pads (9, 10) from the caliper bracket (12).
10. Remove the two retainer slides (11) from the caliper bracket (12).
11. Inspect the following parts for cuts, tears, or deterioration. Replace any damaged parts:

* The disc brake mounting and hardware-Refer to Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Rear.
* The caliper dust boot-Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection.

12. Inspect the caliper bolts (1) for corrosion or damage. If corrosion is found, use new caliper bolts when installing the caliper.

Installation Procedure

1. Using a C-clamp, bottom the piston into the caliper bore. Use an old brake pad or wooden block across the face of the piston. Do not damage the piston or the caliper boot.

2. Install the two retainer slides (11) to the caliper bracket.

Important: The wear sensor is on the outside pad. The sensor is positioned at the trailing or downward edge of the pad during forward wheel rotation.

3. Install the pads (9, 10) to the caliper bracket (12).

Notice: Use care to avoid damaging pin boot when rotating caliper.

4. Remove the support and reposition the caliper (15) back down over the front pads.
5. Lubricate the bolt and the bolt boot.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

6. Install the upper caliper bolt.

Tighten the caliper bolt to 45 N.m (33 lb ft).

7. Remove the two wheel lug nuts retaining the rotor to the hub.
8. Install the tire and the wheel assembly.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. With the engine OFF, gradually apply the brake pedal to approximately 2/3 of its travel distance.
11. Slowly release the brake pedal.
12. Wait 15 seconds, then repeat steps 10 and 11 until a firm brake pedal is obtained. This will properly seat the brake caliper pistons and brake pads.
13. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir to the proper level.
14. Burnish the pads and rotors.

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Rotor Replacement

Tools Required
* J 41013 Rotor/Drum Flange Resurfacing Kit
* J 42450-A Wheel Hub/Flange Resurfacing Kit

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

Notice: Any new rotor must have the protective coating removed from the friction surfaces before being placed in service. Remove the protective coating using denatured alcohol or an equivalent, and wipe the surface clean with clean cloths. Do not use gasoline, kerosene, or other oil base solvents which may leave an oily residue. This residue is damaging to the brake lining and is flammable.

1. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.

Notice: Support the brake caliper with heavy mechanic's wire, or equivalent, whenever it is separated from its mount and the hydraulic flexible brake hose is still connected. Failure to support the caliper in this manner will cause the flexible brake hose to bear the weight of the caliper, which may cause damage to the brake hose and in turn may cause a brake fluid leak.

3. Remove and support the caliper and bracket as an assembly with heavy mechanics wire. DO NOT disconnect the hydraulic flexible brake hose.
4. Remove the brake rotor.

Important: When a brake rotor has been separated from a hub/axle flange, the mating surface of the brake rotor must be cleaned of any rust or contaminants. Failure to do this may result in lateral runout of the brake rotor, and brake pulsation.

5. If the brake rotor is to be reinstalled to the vehicle, use the J 41013 in order to clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/axle flange mating surface of the brake rotor.
6. Use the J 42450-A in order to clean the wheel hub flange.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the brake rotor.
2. Install the caliper bracket.
3. Install the tire and the wheel.
4. Lower the vehicle.

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.