DISC BRAKE ROTOR CHECK


caution When servicing disc brakes, it is necessary to exercise caution to keep the disc brakes within the allowable service values in order to maintain normal brake operation.
Before re-finishing or re-processing the brake disc surface, the following conditions should be checked.
Inspection items
Remarks
Scratches, rust, saturated lining materials and wear

  • If the vehicle is not driven for a certain period, the sections of the discs that are not in contact with lining will become rusty, causing noise and shuddering.
  • If grooves resulting from excessive disc wear and scratches are not removed prior to installing a new pad assembly, there will momentarily be inappropriate contact between the disc and the lining (pad).

Run-out or drift
Excessive run-out or drift of the discs will increase the pedal depression resistance due to piston knock-back.
Change in thickness (parallelism)
If the thickness of the disc changes, this will cause pedal pulsation, shuddering and surging.
Inspection items
Overheating and improper handling while servicing will cause inset or warping.