You need to most definitely spend the $20'ish on a haynes manual. I use that thing on EVERY job I do. It is my first reference for everything I do.

Cleaning is actually really straight forward. Just pop the cover and spray Brake Parts Cleaner on any and everything. Then wipe it out with a lint free rag/cloth. You then take a gasket scraper and rubbing alcohol and maybe a scotch brite pad to the gasket surfaces

When you put it back on, use a gasket from the parts store. Then put rtv sealant on both sides of the gasket.

 

Very good Point. I didn't even consider what could possibly be causing the premature rotor wear these people are talking about. I have had the same rotors on my truck since 2006. Last I checked with my digital caliper, they were still above minimum spec. Once I replace them, I'll probably go with drilled rotors.

 

Its a easy job pull all the bolts out execpt for one at the top just loosen it and pry the cover off at the bottom a flat head screw driver works and let the oil drain then once done pull the top bolt off and start cleaning brake cleaner works awesome get 2 cans of it. Scrape the old gasket off and use rtv sealent to seal it back up no need to get a gasket from auto parts store. I've done both in my truck,rear in my grand cherokee,rear of the cj plus my dads jeep and never did use a gasket just rtv sealent none are leaking

 

alright cool. i will do that this weekend then. thanks for all the replies guys. =)

 

Adding the gasket is cheap peace of mind when it costs $7'ish. That way, you also don't have to worry about giving the rtv sealant time to cure either.