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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Vivant 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Brake Rotor Replacement

Removal Procedure

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


    Object Number: 1265711 Size: SH

    Notice: Do not allow calipers to hang from the flexible hoses. Doing so can damage the hoses.

    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 rotor-to-front wheel hub detent screw.
  3. Remove the front disc brake rotor.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1265711 Size: SH
  1. Install the front disc brake rotor.

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

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

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the front wheel hub detent screw to 4 N·m (3 lb ft).

  3. Inspect rotor operation.