Brinelling in Gear Teeth
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Ford Pickup, 2004 Ford F550 Super Duty, 2004 Ford F450 Super Duty, and 2004 Ford Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- The term describes ripple-like alterations in the surface structure, which run perpendicular to the direction of sliding. These marks resemble a washboard with differences in height of 1 micron. Do not assess these marks as damage.