Rear Brake Rotor Replacement (JL9)

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Fig 1: Brake Rotor Replacement - Rear (JL9)

Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout	Component Name
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning . Preliminary Procedure: Remove the brake caliper mounting bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (JL9) or Rear Brake Caliper Bracket Replacement (J55) .
1	Rotor Retention Bolt CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution . Tighten: 12 N.m (106 lb in)
2	Brake Rotor Tip: If removing the rotor to service the wheel bearing/hub, use the J 41013 , to clean the contact area of the rotor to the wheel bearing/hub. See Special Tools . If servicing the rotor, use the J 42450-A , to clean the contact area of the wheel bearing/hub. See Special Tools . If the brake rotor was removed and installed measure the lateral runout measurement (LRO). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement . If the LRO measurement exceeds specifications, refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction . Burnish the pads and rotors. Refer to Brake Pad and Rotor Burnishing .