Del Sol Si VTEC L4-1590cc 1.6L DOHC (VTEC) MFI (1997)
Brake Rotor/Disc: Testing and Inspection
Front
Disc Runout
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Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove the front wheels.
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Remove the brake pads. See: Brake Pad/Service and Repair
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Inspect the disc surface for damage and cracks. Clean the disc thoroughly and remove all rust.
Front Brake Disc
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Use wheel nuts and suitable plain washers to hold the disc securely against the hub, then mount a dial indicator as shown, and measure the runout
at 10 mm (0.4 in) from the outer edge of the disc.
Specs:
Brake Disc Runout
Service Limit 0.10 mm (0.004 in)
Max. Refinish Limit 19.0 mm (0.75 in)
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If the disc is beyond the service limit, refinish the brake disc with an on-car brake lathe.
NOTE: The KwikLathe produced by Kwik-Way manufacturing Co. and the "Front Brake Disc Lathe" offered by Snap-On Tools Co. are approved for
this operation.
NOTE: A new disc should be refinished if its runout is greater than 0.10 mm (0.004 in).
Disc Thickness and Parallelism
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Loosen the front wheel nuts slightly, then raise the vehicle, and support it on safety stands. Remove the front wheels.
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Remove the brake pads.