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Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement (South America)




Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement (South America)

Special Tools

* Dial Indicator

* Dial Indicator Adapter

* Magnetic Base

* Tapered Washer Set

Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning Brake Dust Warning.


Note:

* Brake rotor assembled lateral runout exceeding the maximum allowable specification can cause thickness variation to develop in the brake rotor over time, usually between 4,800-11,300 km (3,000-7,000 mi).

* Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness variation exceeding the maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement.

1. Matchmark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel studs if this has not been done already.

Note: Whenever the brake rotor has been separated from the hub/axle flange, any rust or contaminants should be cleaned from the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor mating surfaces. Failure to do this may result in excessive assembled lateral runout of the brake rotor, which could lead to brake pulsation.

2. Inspect the mating surface of the hub/axle flange and the brake rotor to ensure that there are no foreign particles, corrosion, rust, or debris remaining. If the wheel hub/axle flange and/or if the brake rotor mating surfaces exhibit these conditions, perform the following steps:

1. Remove the brake rotor from the vehicle. Refer to Front Brake Rotor Replacement Front Brake Rotor Replacement and/or Rear Brake Rotor Replacement Rear Brake Rotor Replacement.

2. Thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.

3. Thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the brake rotor.

4. Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with an appropriate approved brake cleaner.

3. Install the rotor to the hub/axle flange using the matchmark made prior to removal.




4. Hold the rotor firmly in place against the hub/axle flange and install one of the tapered washers (1), and one wheel nut (2) onto the upper-most wheel stud.

5. Continue to hold the rotor secure and tighten the wheel nut firmly by hand.




6. Install the remaining tapered washers and wheel nuts onto the wheel studs and tighten the nuts firmly by hand in a star-pattern.

7. Tighten the wheel nuts in a star-pattern to specification. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Service and Repair.

8. If the brake rotor has been REPLACED with a new rotor, proceed to step 14.

9. If the brake rotor meets the following criteria, proceed to step 10.

* The rotor is within specifications and is being REUSED.

* The rotor does NOT exhibit thickness variation exceeding the maximum allowable level.




10. Mount the magnetic base, dial indicator adapter, and dial indicator to the steering knuckle and position the indicator button so it contacts the brake rotor friction surface at a 90 degree angle, approximately 13 mm (0.5 in) from the outer edge of the rotor.

11. Measure and record the assembled lateral runout of the brake rotor.

1. Rotate the rotor until the lowest reading is displayed on the dial indicator, then set the dial to zero.

2. Rotate the rotor until the highest reading is displayed on the dial.

3. Mark the location of the high spot relative to the nearest wheel stud, or studs.

4. Measure and record the amount of lateral runout.

12. Compare the brake rotor assembled lateral runout to the following specification:

* Front brake rotor maximum allowable assembled lateral runout: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

* Rear brake rotor maximum allowable assembled lateral runout: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

13. If the brake rotor assembled lateral runout is within specifications, proceed to step 18.
If the brake rotor assembled lateral runout exceeds the specification, refinish the rotor to ensure true parallelism. Refer to Brake Rotor Refinishing Brake Rotor Refinishing. After refinishing the rotor, proceed to step 14.

14. Mount the magnetic base, dial indicator adapter, and dial indicator to the steering knuckle and position the indicator button so it contacts the brake rotor friction surface at a 90 degree angle, approximately 13 mm (0.5 in) from the outer edge of the rotor.

15. Measure and record the assembled lateral runout of the brake rotor.

1. Rotate the rotor until the lowest reading is displayed on the indicator dial, then set the dial to zero.

2. Rotate the rotor until the highest reading is displayed on the dial.

3. Mark the location of the high spot relative to the nearest wheel stud, or studs.

4. Measure and record the amount of lateral runout.

16. Compare the brake rotor assembled lateral runout to the following specification:

* Front brake rotor maximum allowable assembled lateral runout: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

* Rear brake rotor maximum allowable assembled lateral runout: 0.05 mm (0.002 in)

17. If the brake rotor assembled lateral runout measurement exceeds the specification, bring the lateral runout to within specifications. Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction.

18. If the brake rotor assembled lateral runout measurement is within specification, install the brake caliper and depress the brake pedal several times to secure the rotor in place before removing the tapered washers and the wheel nuts.

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