Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear

Fig 1: Rear Brake Rotor

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 Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation. Remove and relocate the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear
1	Bolt, Rear Brake Rotor Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
2	Rotor, Rear Brake Tip: If the rotor is to be reused, mark the position of the rotor to the wheel stud. Using the J 41013 , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/axle flange. See Special Tools . Using the J 42450-A , clean the rust and corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange, if the brake rotor is to be reused. See Special Tools . If the brake rotor was removed and installed as part of a brake system repair, check the lateral runout (LRO). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Measurement . If the brake rotor assembled lateral runout (LRO) measurement exceeds the specification, refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Correction . If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, or new brake pads were installed, burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .

Callout

Component Name

CAUTION: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications.

Preliminary Procedure

Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle.
Remove the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation Tire and Wheel Removal and Installation.
Remove and relocate the brake caliper. Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement - Rear

Bolt, Rear Brake Rotor

Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)

Rotor, Rear Brake
Tip:

If the rotor is to be reused, mark the position of the rotor to the wheel stud.
Using the J 41013 , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the hub/axle flange. See Special Tools .
Using the J 42450-A , clean the rust and corrosion from the mating surface of the rotor to the hub/axle flange, if the brake rotor is to be reused. See Special Tools .
If the brake rotor was removed and installed as part of a brake system repair, check the lateral runout (LRO). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Measurement .
If the brake rotor assembled lateral runout (LRO) measurement exceeds the specification, refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout (LRO) Correction .
If the brake rotor was refinished or replaced, or new brake pads were installed, burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Burnishing Pads and Rotors .