FAQ for Brake Disc Repair
Q: What kind of tools will be required while refinishing the brake rotor?
A:
The tools required include J 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit and J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for brake rotor screws?
A:
It is 12N.m (106 lb in).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be learned about before servicing the rear brake rotor (JH6)?
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You shall remove the protective coating from the friction surfaces of any new rotor using denatured alcohol, or an equivalent brake cleaner, wipe the surface clean with clean cloths and do not use gasoline, kerosene, or other oil base solvents which may leave an oily residue.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to install the rear brake rotor (JH7)?
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You shall install each of the new wheel studs into the hub and rotor assembly, the hub and rotor assembly to the vehicle, and the tire and wheel assembly.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How many bolts does the brake caliper bracket attach?
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It attaches 2 nuts.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to properly service the brake caliper and bracket assembly?
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The proper way is to without disconnecting the brake hose from the brake caliper, remove the brake caliper and bracket as an assembly and support with heavy mechanics wire.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the rear brake rotor (JH7)?
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The proper way is to remove the tire and wheel assembly, and the hub and rotor assembly, mark the relationship of the hub to the rotor, place the hub and rotor assembly on a hydraulic press, and separate the hub from the rotor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the preliminary procedure for the front brake rotor (JH6, JH7)?
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The procedure is to raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel assembly, mark the relationship of the wheel hub extension to the wheel studs if equipped with RPO JH7, and then remove the wheel hub extension nuts and the wheel hub extension.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for brake caliper bracket nuts?
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It is 175 Nm (129 lb-ft).
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What should be noticed before refinishing the brake rotor?
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Before refinishing a brake rotor, the rotor must first be checked for adequate thickness to allow the rotor to be refinished and remain above the minimum allowable thickness after refinishing specification.
By BobGM Specialist
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