FAQ for Brake Disc Repair
Q: What is the burnishing procedure for the brake pad and rotor?
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The procedure is to select a smooth road with little or no traffic, accelerate the vehicle to 48 km/h (30 mph), apply the brakes to bring the vehicle to a stop, and then repeat steps 2 and 3 until approximately 20 stops have been completed.
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01/11/2022 Q: How many bolts attaching the Brake Caliper Bracket are there?
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There are 2 bolts attaching the Brake Caliper Bracket.
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01/11/2022 Q: How to remove the Brake Rotor?
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You can remove the tire and wheel assembly, remove the hub and rotor assembly, mark the relationship of the hub to the rotor, place the hub and rotor assembly on a hydraulic press, press the wheel studs out of the hub and rotor assembly and then separate the hub from the rotor.
By BobGM Specialist
01/11/2022 Q: What is the refinishing procedure for the brake rotor?
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The procedure is to clean any rust or corrosion, mount the brake rotor to the brake lathe, ensure that any vibration-dampening attachments are securely in place, bring in the cutting tools, re-mount the rotor to the lathe, and inspect the brake rotor thickness.
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Brake Caliper Guide bolts?
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The recommended torque is 175 N.m (129 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What is the recommended torque for the Brake Caliper Bracket bolts?
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The recommended torque is 300 N.m (221 lb-ft).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before servicing the Front Brake Rotor?
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You should raise and support the vehicle, remove the tire and wheel assembly, mark the relationship of the wheel hub extension to the wheel studs 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 the Brake Rotor retainers?
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The recommended torque is 12 N.m (106 lb in).
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01/11/2022 Q: What should be done before servicing the Front Disc Brake Pads?
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You should raise and support the vehicle and then remove the tire and wheel assembly.
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01/11/2022 Q: What special tools will I be needing when servicing the Brake Rotor?
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You will be needing a Rotor Resurfacing Kit and a Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit.
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