For 1990-2009 cars only
- Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
- Remove the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation in Tires and Wheels.
- Install 2 opposite wheel nuts (1), with the flat side of the wheel nut against the brake rotor to retain the brake rotor to the wheel hub.
- Clean the friction surfaces of the brake disc with denatured alcohol, or an equivalent approved brake cleaner.
- Inspect the friction surfaces of the brake disc for the following conditions:
- If the friction surfaces of the brake disc exhibit any of the above conditions, the brake disc requires refinishing or replacement.
- Using a micrometer calibrated in thousandths-of-a-millimeter, or ten-thousandths-of-an-inch, measure and record the scoring depth of any grooves present on the brake disc friction surfaces.
- Compare the groove scoring depth with the following specification:
- If the brake disc scoring depth exceeds the specification, or if too much scoring is present, the brake disc requires refinishing or replacement.
- Remove the 2 opposite wheel nuts (1), from the wheel studs.
- Install the wheels. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
- Lower the vehicle to the ground.
Danger: To avoid any vehicle damage, serious personal injury or death when major components are removed from the vehicle and the vehicle is supported by a hoist, support the vehicle with jack stands at the opposite end from which the components are being removed and strap the vehicle to the hoist.
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Safety Glasses Warning in the Preface section.
| Note: Light surface rust can be removed with an abrasive disc. |
| • | Heavy rust and/or pitting |
| • | Cracks and/or heat spots |
| • | Too much blueing, discoloration |
Specification
Brake disc maximum allowable scoring: 1.50 mm (0.060 in).
