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For replacing the rotors you have to take it apart a little further. Not much though, just 2 bolts that hold the calipher mounting bracket to the axle.
Make sure you get the right disc type! There are 2 types. One uses a separate disc/bearing setup (can be recognised by the large philips securing screw near the wheel bolt holes) the other uses a disc which has the wheel bearing pressed into it.
The former is easy.. After removing the calipher bracket just remove the philips screw and remove the disc. Clean the new disc very thorougly (they are often coated with a sticky layer) and use some sandpaper to 'break' the (hardened) top layer on the disc itself. Install disc, install philips screw... Done..
The latter one is a little harder to replace, because you have to remove the large bearing retainer nut (replace with new one) and press the bearing out of the old disc and insert it in the new one.
I've done this before. You don't really need a real press (a big hammer and some pipe will work), but it does make life a bit easier, especially if the old disc has rusted on the inside and the bearing won't 'slide' out very well.
Take care that you don't damage the bearing. It's a sealed type (can't take it apart or grease it), so it's pretty tough, but it can be damaged..
If you have this type (both types were used on different cars) then you may want to inform on the price for 2 new wheel bearings and have them pressed into the disc in a shop. If only for peace of mind..
As for the Haynes manual... It's OK, but it sometimes needs a little more (exploded) drawings to clarify things. They tend to rely a bit much on photo's, which often don't really show everything..
Hope this helps..
Bye, Arno.
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