Front brake disc - check - MGF trophy (Brakes) (page 2 of 2)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- MGF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1995–2000
- Section
- Adjustments
BrakesFront brake disc - check - MGF trophy · page 2 of 2
- At 4 points around disc, measure disc thickness using a micrometer; renew disc if less than service limit. Disc thickness, NEW = 24 mm. Service limit = 22 mm.
- Position a suitable spacer to each wheel stud and secure brake disc using wheel nuts. Tighten wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
- Set dial test indicator 6 mm from disc outer edge.
- Zero dial test indicator and rotate brake disc one complete turn to measure disc run-out. Disc run-out limit = 0.05 mm.
- If run-out exceeds limit, mark disc to drive flange location; remove wheel nuts, spacers and disc retaining screws. Remove disc, rotate 180°refit disc to drive flange. Fit and tighten disc retaining screws to 7 Nm, fit spacers and wheel nuts and tighten wheel nuts in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
- Renew disc if run-out exceeds limit even after re-positioning of disc on drive flange.
CAUTION: Brake discs must be renewed in pairs, unless one disc requires changing before 1000 miles (1500 kilometers) from new.
- Untie caliper, position caliper to hub, fit and tighten bolts to 85 Nm.
- Remove wheel nuts and spacers.
- Apply foot brake several times to enable brake pads to position correctly.
- Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: MG MGF 1995 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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