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Transit 2006.5 (04.2006-)

Brake System - General Information - Brake Disc Runout Check Transit 2006.5 (04/2006-)
General Procedures

Special Tool(s)

Dial Indicator Gauge (Metric)

205-069 (15-046)

Holding Fixture, Dial Indicator Gauge

205-070 (15-022A)

Holding Fixture, Dial Indicator Gauge (Disc Brake)

206-003 (12-003)
General Equipment
Micrometer 0-125 mm

Check

  1. Remove the wheel and tire.
    For additional information, refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04 Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
  1. Remove the brake pads. For additional information, refer to:
    Brake Pads (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Removal and Installation),
    Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The total dial indicator gauge reading should not exceed specification. For additional information, refer to:
    Specifications (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Specifications),
    Specifications (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Specifications).
    Using the special tools, measure the brake disc runout on the inner face of the brake disc.
    1. Position the dial indicator gauge so that it contacts the brake disc approximately 10 mm from the outer edge.
    1. Slowly rotate the brake disc and note the readings.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:The total dial indicator gauge reading should not exceed specification. For additional information, refer to:
    Specifications (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Specifications),
    Specifications (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Specifications).
    Using the special tools, measure the brake disc runout on the inner and outer faces of the brake disc (outer face measurement shown).
    1. Position the dial indicator gauge so that it contacts the brake disc approximately 10 mm from the outer edge.
    1. Slowly rotate the brake disc and note the readings.

  1. NOTE:
    NOTE:If any of the measurements exceed the run out specification of 0.10 mm or the brake disc thickness variation is more than 0.02 mm, a new brake disc must be installed and the brake disc runout re-checked.
    Check the brake disc thickness variation. For additional information, refer to:
    Specifications (206-03 Front Disc Brake, Specifications),
    Specifications (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Specifications).
    • Using a suitable micrometer, measure the brake disc thickness at eight positions, 45 degrees apart and approximately 15 mm from the outer edge of the brake disc.
  1. If all the brake disc runout measurements and the thickness variation are within the specifications, check the wheel balance.

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