720 Front Brake Rotor Replacement Thread

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fastboatman29212
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This is a very easy repair. You can also work on bearings and brakes while you have the hub/rotor assembly off the truck.

You can now find all of my 720 repairs posted on a separate website. Link = http://www.720NissanTrucks.weebly.com.

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Awesome, wish I had this about a year ago when I got my truck because it was sitting for 5 years and I had one rotor and caliber lock up on me. It was down to the cooling fins by the time I got it off. I wish i knew to put the rotor back on the tire to break the bolts because I ended up putting it into a vice to hold it while I took the bolts off. :gapteeth:

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Awesome man!

Any chance you can give a little more detail on the repacking of the bearings though?

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That's a separate post coming soon. I'm currently working on the following posts:
1. Brake hose change
2. Bearing change and packing (although 86 720 already has a DIY on that without pix on his build page. see link post5592666.html#p5592666
3. Caliper rebuild
4. Brake line bleeding

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Hey can I get some links to sites you guys get parts for your truck

I'm in need of some new front rotors can't seem to find them

Please an thank you

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I bought my rotor at the local Autozone. RockAuto.com should have it too.

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Thanks man

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This is a great thread!!! Thanks. I looked at your web site as well. Excellent!!! thanks very much for your help!

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You are very welcome.


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