Front Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Cadillac DTS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Brake Rotor Replacement - Front (JL9)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution . NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .Preliminary Procedure: Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (J55) or Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement - Front (JL9) .
1	Mounting Screw Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb ft)
2	Brake Rotor Tip: If removing the brake rotor to service the brake system, mark the relationship of the rotor to a wheel stud, before removing the mounting screw. Using the J 42450-A , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mating surface of the hub/axle flange. See Special Tools . Using the J 41013 , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the mounting surface of the brake rotor to the wheel bearing/hub. See Special Tools . After installing the brake rotor, check for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction . If the assembled lateral runout (LRO) exceeds specifications, refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - Indexing . If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .