Brake Disc RUNOUT Check (G1785482): Check
- Remove the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (Removal and Installation).
- Install all the wheel nuts and tighten equally to 20 Nm (15 lb. ft).
Make sure that the brake disc is fully seated against the hub face.
- Install a dial test indicator gauge and holding fixture to a suitable mounting point.
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NOTE: If the runout is outside specification, check the hub face runout.
Using the dial test indicator, measure the inner and outer faces of the brake disc. For additional information, refer to:
SPECIFICATIONS - GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol (206-00 Brake System - General Information, Specifications).
- Position the gauge so that it contacts the disc 10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge.
- Slowly rotate the hub/disc assembly. Note the reading.
- If a front hub runout check is required, remove the front brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (Removal and Installation), Brake Disc - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes (- GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol).
- If a rear hub runout check is required, remove the rear brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes (Removal and Installation), Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes (- GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol).
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NOTE: The hub surface should be free from dirt and corrosion. Do not use abrasive cloths to clean hub faces.
Using the dial test indicator, measure the hub face runout.
- Position the gauge so that it contacts the mounting tube between the stud and the chamfer.
- Slowly rotate the hub and note the runout. For additional information, refer to the specification chart.
If the front hub runout exceeds the specifications, install a new hub, brake disc and recheck. For additional information, refer to: Front Wheel Bearing and Wheel Hub - RWD (Front Suspension, Removal and Installation).
If the rear hub runout exceeds the specifications, install a new hub, brake disc and recheck.
For additional information, refer to: Rear Wheel Bearing (Removal and Installation).
- If the front hub face is within specification, install a new brake disc. For additional information, refer to: Brake Disc - Vehicles With: Standard Brakes
(Removal and Installation), Brake Disc - Vehicles With: High Performance Brakes
(- GTDi 2.0L Petrol/TD4 2.2L Diesel/TDV6 3.0L Diesel/V6 S/C 3.0L Petrol/V8 S/C 5.0L Petrol).
If the rear hub face is within specification, install a new disc.
- Install the wheel and tire.
For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (Removal and Installation).