Avalanche 4WD V8-5.3L (2011)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Testing and Inspection
Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction
Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction
Note:
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Brake rotor thickness variation MUST be checked BEFORE checking for assembled lateral runout (LRO). Thickness variation exceeding the
maximum acceptable level can cause brake pulsation. Refer to Brake Rotor Thickness Variation Measurement See: Brake Rotor Thickness
Variation Measurement.
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Brake rotor assembled lateral runout (LRO) exceeding the maximum allowable specification can cause thickness variation to develop in the brake
rotor over time, usually between 4,800-11,300 km (3,000-7,000 mi). Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement See: Brake
Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement.
Review the following acceptable methods for bringing the brake rotor assembled LRO to within specifications. Determine which method to use for the
specific vehicle being repaired.
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The indexing method of correcting assembled LRO is most effective when the LRO specification is only exceeded by a relatively small amount:
0.025-0.127 mm (0.001-0.005 in). Indexing is used to achieve the best possible match of high spots to low spots between related components.
Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - Indexing See: Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - Indexing.
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The on-vehicle brake lathe method is used to bring the LRO to within specifications through compensating for LRO while refinishing the brake
rotor. Refer to Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction - On Vehicle Lathe See: Brake Rotor Assembled Lateral Runout Correction -
On Vehicle Lathe.
If the assembled LRO cannot be corrected using these methods, then other components must be suspected as causing and/or contributing to the LRO
concern.
