Testing and Inspection: Brake Chatter Checks for Spirit L6-258 42L VIN C 2-bbl (1982)
Brake Disc: Testing and Inspection
Brake Chatter Checks
The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the disc. If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway
operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. To check for this condition, measure the
disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than 0.0005 inch, the
disc should be replaced with a new one.
Excessive lateral runout of braking disc may cause a "knocking back" of the pistons, possibly creating increased pedal travel and vibration when brakes
are applied.
Before checking the runout, wheel bearings should be adjusted. The readjustment is very important and will be required at the completion of the test to
prevent bearing failure. Be sure to make the adjustment according to the recommendations given under Front Wheel Bearings, Adjust, in the car chapter.
