Rendezvous V6-3.5L (2007)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Testing and Inspection
Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement
Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement
Caution: Refer to Brake Dust Caution.
1. If the inboard friction surface of the brake rotor is not accessible, reposition and support the caliper with the brake pads. Refer to Front Disc Brake
Pads Replacement and/or Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement, if equipped.
2. Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol, or an equivalent approved brake cleaner.
3. Using a micrometer calibrated in thousandths-of-a-millimeter, or ten-thousandths-of-an-inch, measure and record the thickness of the brake rotor at
four or more points, evenly spaced around the rotor.
Ensure that the measurements are only taken within the friction surfaces and that the micrometer is positioned the same distance from the outer
edge of the rotor, about 13 mm (1/2 in), for each measurement.
4. Compare the lowest thickness measurement recorded to the following specifications:
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Front brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinishing: 28.4 mm (1.118 in)
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Rear brake rotor minimum allowable thickness after refinishing: 10.6 mm (0.42 in)
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Front brake rotor discard thickness: 27.0 mm (1.063 in)
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Rear brake rotor discard thickness: 9.0 mm (0.35 in)
5. If the lowest thickness measurement of the brake rotor is above the minimum allowable thickness after refinishing specification, the rotor may be
able to be refinished, depending upon surface and wear conditions which may be present.
6. If the lowest thickness measurement of the brake rotor is at or below the minimum allowable thickness after refinishing specification, the rotor may
not be refinished.
7. If the lowest thickness measurement of the brake rotor is at or below the discard thickness specification, the rotor requires replacement.
