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MG MGF Factory Workshop Manual (1995-2000)15 · Brakes
15 · Brakes

Rear brake disc - check (Brakes)

Make
MG
Model
MGF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
1995–2000
Section
Adjustments › Rear brake disc - check
BrakesRear brake disc - check

REAR BRAKE DISC - CHECK

Service repair no - 70.10.35

  1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Rear brake disc - check – Remove road wheel(s).
  1. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub.
  2. Release caliper from disc. Tie caliper clear of brake disc, ensuring that weight of caliper is supported.

CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on brake hose as weight of caliper may damage hose.

Rear brake disc - check – Release caliper from disc. Tie caliper clear of brake disc, ensuring that weight of calipe
  1. At 4 points around disc, measure disc thickness using a micrometer; renew disc if less than service limit or if maximum variation is exceeded: Disc thickness, NEW = 10.00 mm. Service limit = 8.00 mm. Thickness variation, maximum = 0.015 mm.

NOTE: Maximum variation limit: Both brake discs must be renewed at the same time, unless one disc requires changing at 1000 mile service. Only in this situation is renewal of one disc permissible.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 MG MGF

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