Brake Rotor Surface & Wear Inspection
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Reposition and support the caliper and the brake pads.
- Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol, or an equivalent approved brake cleaner.
- Inspect the braking surfaces of the brake rotor for the following braking surface conditions:
- Heavy rust and/or pitting Use an abrasive disc in order to remove light surface rust. Refinish the rotor in order to remove heavy surface rust and/or pitting.
- Cracks and/or heat spots.
- Excessive blueing discoloration.
If the braking surfaces of the brake rotor exhibits one or more of the conditions, refinish or replace the brake rotor.
- Use a micrometer to measure any grooves on the rotor braking surface. Compare the groove depth to the specifications. See DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS .
- If the groove depth exceeds the specification, or if an excessive amount of scoring is present, refinish or replace the brake rotor.