Malibu L4-2.4L (2010)
Note: This procedure is not used in Brazil.
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 (See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement) and/or Rear Disc Brake
Pads Replacement (See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Rear Disc Brake Pads Replacement).
2. Clean the friction surfaces of the brake rotor with denatured alcohol, or an equivalent approved brake cleaner.
3. Inspect the friction surfaces of the brake rotor for the following Braking Surface Conditions:
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Heavy rust and/or pitting
Light surface rust can be removed with an abrasive disc. Heavy surface rust and/or pitting must be removed by refinishing the rotor.
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Cracks and/or heat spots
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Excessive blueing discoloration
4. If the friction surfaces of the brake rotor exhibit one or more of the Braking Surface Conditions, the rotor requires refinishing or replacement.
5. Using a micrometer calibrated in thousandths-of-a-millimeter, or ten-thousandths-of-an-inch, measure and record the scoring depth of any grooves
present on the rotor friction surfaces.
6. Compare the groove scoring depth recorded to the following specification:
Brake rotor maximum allowable scoring: 1.50 mm (0.059 in)
7. If the brake rotor scoring depth exceeds the specification, or if an excessive amount of scoring is present, the rotor requires refinishing or
replacement.
Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement
Brake Rotor Thickness Measurement
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning (See: Service Precautions/Technician Safety Information/Brake Dust Warning).
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 (See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Front Disc Brake Pads Replacement) and/or Rear Disc Brake
Pads Replacement (See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/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 lowest thickness of the brake
rotor at 4 or more points, equally 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 outside
edge of the rotor, about 13 mm (1/2 in), for each measurement.
4. Compare the lowest thickness measurement recorded to the following specifications:
