FAQ for Brake Disc Repair
Q: How to prevent damage to the brake rotor friction surface?
A:
Support the brake rotor assembly on wooden blocks.
By BobGM Specialist
20/03/2022 Q: What is the recommended bolt torque for the wheel hub bolts?
A:
The recommended bolt torque is 120 Nm (89 lb-ft).
By OmarGM Specialist
18/03/2022 Q: What should be noticed when installing the wheel hub bolts?
A:
Use only hand tools to install the wheel hub bolts, and ensure the wheel hub and brake rotor are properly mated.
By BobGM Specialist
17/03/2022 Q: What should you do when the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange?
A:
Clean rust or contaminants from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces.
By OmarGM Specialist
17/03/2022 Q: How do you remove the brake rotor?
A:
You can remove the tire/wheel, wheel bearing/hub, and clean the wheel hub.
By BobGM Specialist
16/03/2022 Q: What is the installation procedure for the brake rotor?
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The procedure is to clean all the rust, inspect the surface of the rotor, and install the wheel bearing as well as the hub.
By BobGM Specialist
15/03/2022 Q: When should you not refinish your vehicle?
A:
You should not refinish the brake rotors if the vehicle is making a squeal broken nose, brake lining wear, and rotor discoloration.
By BobGM Specialist
13/03/2022 Q: Why should you burnish your brake pads and rotor?
A:
You should burnish the brake pads to make sure the braking surface is working properly.
By BobGM Specialist
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