FAQ for Brake Disc Repair
Q: What should be done if the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange?
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You will need to clean any rust or contaminants from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the Rear Brake Rotor Screw?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed before refinishing a brake rotor?
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You must ensure the rotor first is checked for adequate thickness to allow the rotor to be refinished and remain above the minimum allowable thickness after refinishing specification. Disc brake rotors should only be refinished if they have adequate thickness to be refinished and if one or more of the following conditions exist: thickness variation over the maximum allowable specification, excessive corrosion/rust and/or pitting, cracks and/or heat spots, excessive bluing discoloration and scoring of the disc brake rotor surface over the maximum allowable specification.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What are the tips for replacing the Rear Brake Rotor?
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You may clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol, and mark the relationship of the rotor to the wheel hub if reinstalling the original brake rotor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Rear Brake Rotor?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, then remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What's the recommended torque for the Brake Rotor Retaining Screws?
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The recommended torque is 10 N.m (89 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How many Brake Rotor Retaining Screws are needed?
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2Brake Rotor Retaining Screws attach.
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01/11/2022 Q: What's the preliminary procedure for replacing the Front Brake Rotor?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel, then remove the caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire or equivalent.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What tools are needed to refinish the Brake Rotor?
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You will need J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit and J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit.
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