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BRAKE ROTOR REFINISH PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION

Models Affected: ALL MODELS AND ALL YEARS

CONDITION:

Comments have been received of poor brake rotor finish and/or hard brake pedal feel after refinishing brake rotors using the On-Vehicle Brake Lathe (VGB 320/366, Kent-Moore 38-070400) sold through GM Dealer Equipment program.

CAUSE:

This condition results from using non-original cutting tips. Only original equipment replacement tips should be used.

CORRECTION:

When replacing the original cutting tips for an On-Vehicle Brake Lathe, use only replacement tips ordered from Kent-Moore Tool and Equipment Division.

The replacement cutting tips can be ordered from Kent-Moore (1-800-GM-TOOLS) as follows:

Part Number: J-37704-13 Cutting Tips (Box of Ten)

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