How do you change front rotors on 1997 Fl50 2wd?

Answer 1

After removing the tire and brake caliper, you need to take off the dust cap, remove the pin holding the nut and nut lock on, the nut lock and the nut. Then pull the rotor out and push it back in so you are able to get to and remove the outer bearing. Then just pull out the rotor. You will need to tap out the inner bearing and seal from the rotor and repack them or replace them with new ones.

Once you have the rotor out, you will need new bearings and a seal for the new rotors. You will need to pack the bearings with high temp. grease and put them back in the reverse order you took them out. Once you have the inside bearing and seal in the rotor, put the rotor back on and then put in the outer bearing. Screw the nut back on by hand DO NOT USE ANY WRENCH OR TOOLS TO DO THIS! While screwing the nut back rotate the roter counter clock wise to remove any excess grease from the bearings. Once the nut is hand tight against the rotor, replace the nut lock, pin and dust cap.

Now all you have to do is put the break caliper and tire back on and off you go.