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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Aveo 🢒 General Information 🢒 General Information 🢒 Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Notice: Refer to Brake Caliper Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1245700 Size: SH

    Important: To guarantee uniform braking on both sides, both rotors must have identical surfaces regarding smoothness and scoring depth. For this reason, always replace both rotors.

  1. Remove the caliper assembly without disconnecting the brake hoses. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .
  2. Remove the caliper bracket.
  3. Remove the rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw from the rotor and the front wheel hub.
  4. Pull off the rotor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1245700 Size: SH
  1. Inspect the rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Surface and Wear Inspection .

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Install the rotor to the front wheel hub by tightening the detent screw.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  3. Install the caliper bracket.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the caliper bracket mounting bolts to 95 N·m (70 lb ft).

  4. Install the caliper assembly. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement .