Cracks In Ceramic Brake Rotor Connection Area

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Fig 1: Ceramic Brake Disc, Cracks Near Threaded Connectors

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Checking the Connection Area on the Brake Rotor Ring and Brake Rotor Cup:

WARNING:

The brake rotor ring and the brake rotor cup are attached to each other and must never be separated. Never loosen the threaded connection on the brake rotor cup.

If the ceramic brake rotor has cracks near the connection area on the cup leading to the brake rotor friction surface -arrows-, then the brake rotors must be replaced.

Fig 2: Identifying Cracks Near Threaded Connectors On Cup Leading To Friction Surface

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Crack in the threaded connection area not permitted

Fig 3: Identifying Cracks In Threaded Connection Areas

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WARNING:

If a brake rotor is damaged or worn, check the other brake rotors for damage and wear.