What are front rotors on a Jeep Liberty?
Front rotors are round metal plates / disc. Hence the term, "Disk Brakes" They fit onto the axles behind the wheels and are part of the brake system. Specifically they are the part that the caliper/brake pad assembly applies pressure to, to create the braking action.
Do you have to repack the wheel bearing on a 2004 Jeep Liberty if you replace the back brake rotors?
Do you have to repack the wheel bearing on a 2004 Jeep Liberty if you replace the brake rotors?
No, you can remove and/or replace the front rotors on your Jeep Liberty without having to repack the wheel bearings. To remove the rotor, remove the brake caliper, and then pull the rotor straight off the wheel studs. If the rotor doesn't budge, then use an air hammer to tap the front face of the rotor adjacent to the wheel studs (the flat area of the rotor directly between the wheel studs). This will knock…