Notice: Improperly tightened wheel bolts or nuts can lead to brake pulsation and rotor damage. In order to avoid expensive brake repairs, evenly tighten the wheel bolts or nuts to the proper torque specification.

DEFINITION:

Did you perform the Brake System Diagnosis?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

1. Road test the vehicle where the following diagnostics will permit.
2. Apply the brakes when the vehicle speed is approximately 80 km/h (50 mph).
3. Observe the steering wheel.

Does the steering wheel shake when the brakes are applied?

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1. Road test the vehicle where the following diagnostics will permit.
2. Lightly apply and hold the PARK brake when the vehicle speed is approximately 8 km/h (5 mph) until the vehicle stops.

Does the vehicle lurch when the brakes are applied?

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Inspect the rear rotors for excessive thickness variation and excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Wear Tolerance Test in Disc Brakes.

Do either of the rotors exhibit excessive lateral runout or thickness variation?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

Inspect the front brake rotors for excessive thickness variation and excessive lateral runout. Refer to Brake Rotor Wear Tolerance Test in Disc Brakes.

Does the rotor thickness variation and/or lateral runout exceed specifications?

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Go to Diagnostic Starting Point - Hydraulic Brakes

Refinish or replace the rotor(s) as necessary. Refer to the appropriate procedure in Disc Brakes:

Did you complete the repair?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

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