Brake Drum Diameter Measurement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Pontiac G5 and 2010 Chevrolet Cobalt. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Clean the brake shoe lining contact surface of the brake drum with denatured alcohol or an equivalent approved brake cleaner.
- Using a brake drum micrometer calibrated in thousandths-of-an-inch, measure and record the largest diameter of the brake drum at four or more points, equally spaced around the drum.
Ensure the measurements are only taken within the brake shoe lining contact area. The micrometer must be positioned the same distance from the outside edge of the drum for each measurement.
- Compare the largest diameter measurement recorded to the following specifications:
Specification:
- Brake drum maximum allowable diameter after refinishing: 230.1 mm (9.059 in).
- Brake drum discard diameter: 230.6 mm (9.079 in).
- If the largest diameter measurement of the brake drum is less than the maximum allowable inside diameter after refinishing specification; the drum may be refinished, depending upon surface and wear conditions.
- If the largest diameter measurement of the brake drum is equal to or greater than the maximum allowable diameter after refinishing specification; the drum may not be refinished.
- If the largest diameter measurement of the brake drum is equal to or greater than the discard diameter specification; the drum requires replacement.
WARNING:
Refer to Brake Dust Warning
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