Metro L3-61 1.0L (1990)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Customer Interest
Brakes - Poor Rotor Finish/Hard Pedal Feel
Number:
90-293-5
Section:
5
Date:
July 1990
Corp. Bulletin No.: 005003
Subject:
BRAKE ROTOR REFINISH
Model and Year:
1981-90 ALL PASSENGER CARS AND TRUCKS
TO:
ALL CHEVROLET DEALERS
Comments have been received of poor brake rotor finish and/or hard brake pedal feel after refinishing brake rotors using the On-Vehicle Brake Lathe
(VGB 320/366, Kent-Moore 38- 070400) sold through GM Dealer Equipment program.
CAUSE:
This condition results from using non-original cutting tips. Only original equipment replacement tips should be used.
CORRECTION:
When replacing the original cutting tips for an On-Vehicle Brake Lathe, use only replacement tips ordered from Kent-Moore Tool and Equipment
Division.
The replacement cutting tips can be ordered from Kent-Moore (1-800-GM-TOOLS) as follows:
Part Number:
J-37704-13 Cufting Tips (Box of Ten)
We believe this source and their equipment to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such equipment. General Motors does not endorse,
indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products or equipment from this firm or for any such items which may be available from
other sources.
