FAQ for Brake Disc Repair
Q: What do you do after refinishing the brake rotor?
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After you refinish the brake rotor, sand both sides of the rotor using a sand block.
By OmarGM Specialist
30/12/2021 Q: What are the procedures to calibrate the bench-type brake lathe?
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Some procedures are to loosen the arbor nut after refinishing the rotor and retighten the arbor nut.
By OmarGM Specialist
30/12/2021 Q: What do you do once you replace the brake rotor?
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Once you replace the brake rotor, burnish the brake pads and rotor.
By BobGM Specialist
30/12/2021 Q: What must the cutting tips not have?
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The cutting tips must not have any dings or chips on the tip of the points.
By OmarGM Specialist
24/12/2021 Q: What procedure should you do once your rotors have been refinished?
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Select a road with no traffic and use the brakes to stop for about 20 stops.
By OmarGM Specialist
23/12/2021 Q: Can you reuse a correction plate?
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No, you cannot reuse a correction plate that has been used before.
By BobGM Specialist
22/12/2021 Q: Do disc brake rotors require refinishing?
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No, disc brake rotors do not require refinishing as part of routine services.
By BobGM Specialist
21/12/2021 Q: Do you need any special tools for the brake rotor lateral runout correction?
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Yes, you need the j-45101-100 conical brake rotor washer.
By OmarGM Specialist
21/12/2021 Q: Do you need any special tools to clean the rust or corrosion off the mating surface for the brake rotor or axle flange?
A:
Yes, the special tools you would need are the J-41013 rotor resurfacing kit and the J-42450 wheel hub resurfacing.
By BobGM Specialist
21/12/2021 Q: How do you extend the brake lining wear?
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You can extend the brake lining wear with light loads and conservative driving.
By BobGM Specialist
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