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Cleaning And Checking Brake Discs And Hubs

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Fig 1: Cleaning/Checking Brake Discs And Hubs
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NOTE: Cleaning is important to prevent lateral runout at the brake disc.

Check that the hub flange is clean.

Use steel wire or a wire brush to remove any rust.

Check the hub.

Measure the lateral runout of the hub if the hub is damaged. See Measuring Lateral Runout In Hub (Front/Rear) .