Tools Required:
J 26900-1 Combimike Micrometer
- Reposition and support the caliper and the brake pads. Refer to
Brake Pads Replacement
.
- Clean the brake pad lining contact surfaces of the brake rotor with
denatured alcohol or an equivalent brake cleaner.
- Inspect the braking surfaces of the brake rotor for the following braking
surface conditions:
• | Heavy rust and/or pitting |
• | Use an abrasive disc in order to remove light surface rust. |
• | Refinish the rotor in order to remove heavy surface rust. |
• | Cracks and/or heat spots |
• | Excessive blueing discoloration |
- If the braking surfaces of the brake rotor exhibits one or more of the
braking surface conditions, refinish or replace the brake rotor.
- Use the J 26900-1
,
or the equivalent micrometer, in order to measure any grooves on the rotor braking
surface.
- Compare the groove depth to the following specification:
Specification
The maximum groove depth is 0.38 mm (0.015 in).
- If the groove depth exceeds the specification, or if an excessive amount
of scoring is present, refinish or replace the brake rotor. Refer to
Brake Rotor Refinishing
or to
Brake Rotor Replacement
.