Brake Rotor Refinishing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 GMC Savana Special, 2002 GMC Savana Camper Special, 2002 GMC Savana, and 2002 Chevrolet Chevy Express. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Required Tools: Hub Cleaning Kit (J-42450-A) and Rotor Resurfacing Kit (J-41013).
- Use the Hub Cleaning Kit in order to clean the wheel bearing and the wheel bearing hub.
- Use a micrometer in order to measure the thinnest point of the brake rotor. If the thinnest point of the brake rotor exceeds the brake rotor minimum thickness, DO NOT refinish the brake rotor. Replace the brake rotor. See BRAKE ROTOR .
- Use the Rotor Resurfacing Kit or an equivalent tool in order to THOROUGHLY clean the rust from the brake rotor flange.
- Refinish the brake rotor. Refer to the brake lathe manufacturer's operating instructions.
- After machining the rotor, use 120-grit aluminum oxide sandpaper and, if available, a non-directional rotor finisher in order to create a non-directional braking surface. Clean the braking surfaces with GM P/N 12377981, or with an equivalent brake parts cleaner.