The rear rotors on the Hyundai Tiburon perform the same function as those on the front. That means that you must inspect them the same way that you would those on the front to make sure that they are in good condition to keep your car safe. It is not difficult to replace the rotors, and each wheel will take about 30 minutes to complete. You can complete the project in your driveway, so there is no need to waste money taking the Hyundai to a repair shop.
Open the engine compartment of the Tiburon and remove half of the brake fluid from the master cylinder using the turkey baster. Put the fluid in the drain pan for later recycling. The master cylinder is on the back firewall on the driver side of the car.
Place the wheel chocks in front of the front wheels. Raise the Tiburon up with the automobile jack. Place a jack stand under the Hyundai near the jacking point, and raise it to the frame. Remove the wheel from the car using the lug wrench to remove the lug nuts.
Remove the brake caliper using a socket and ratchet. Secure the caliper to the rear strut using a wire tie. Do not allow the caliper to hang loose or you will stretch and damage the brake line. Pull the rotor away from the wheel assembly.
Put the new rotor on the wheel assembly. Cut the wire tie holding the brake caliper to the strut using the pliers. Put the caliper into the mounting bracket, and tighten the bolts with the socket and ratchet. Put the wheel on the Tiburon, and tighten the lug nuts with the lug wrench.
Remove the jack stand from under the Hyundai, and lower the vehicle to the ground. Repeat the process on the other wheel. After both sides are complete, pump the brakes several times until the pedal is firm so that you can make sure the brakes seat themselves against the rotors and are ready to operate. Add fresh brake fluid as needed.
