Cracks In Ceramic Brake Rotor Connection Area

Fig 1: Ceramic Brake Disc, Cracks Near Threaded Connectors

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CAUTION:

Danger of an accident occurring if threaded connections are loose.

- Never loosen the threaded connection for the brake rotor ring and brake rotor cup.

Ceramic brake rotors are to be replaced with the following types damage.

Cracks near the threaded connectors on the cup leading to the connection area on the brake rotor -arrows -.

Fig 2: Identifying Cracks Near Threaded Connectors On Cup Leading To Friction Surface
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Tangential cracks -arrows- in the connection area.

Fig 3: Identifying Cracks In Threaded Connection Areas
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CAUTION:

Risk of accident due to uneven braking.

- Always replace brake rotors on both sides of the axle.

- Also replace the brake pads on both sides of the axle.