Inspection Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Inspect the brake pads for wear. If the pad thickness is less than specification, replace the disc brake pads in axle sets.
Specification: The minimum brake pad lining thickness is 1 mm (0.039 in).
- Clean the 2 brake pad retainers (4,9). Inspect the retainers for the following conditions:
- Sufficient rebound
- No deformation
- No cracks
- No wear
- No rust
- No dirt
If the retainers meet the above conditions, re-use the retainers.
- Clean and inspect the disc brake hardware. Replace components if necessary. Refer to Disc Brake Mounting and Hardware Inspection - Front .
- Clean and inspect the caliper. Repair or replace components as necessary. Refer to Brake Caliper Inspection .
- Measure the brake rotor thickness. Refinish or replace the rotor as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement .
- Measure the brake rotor thickness variation. Refinish or replace the rotor as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement .
- Inspect the surface of the brake rotor. Refinish or replace the rotor as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Surface and Wear Inspection .
- Measure the brake rotor assembled lateral runout. Refinish or replace the rotor as necessary. Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Measurement .
IMPORTANT:
Refinish or replace the rotor ONLY if the condition of the rotor requires service. DO NOT refinish the rotor if the brake pads are the only components requiring service.