Front brake disc - sports - check thickness and run-out (Brakes)
- Make
- MG
- Model
- TF Factory Workshop Manual
- Year
- 2002–2005
- Section
- Adjustments › Front brake disc - sports - check thickness and run-out
BrakesFront brake disc - sports - check thickness and run-out · page 1 of 2
- 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.
- Secure and position dial test indicator probe 6 mm from outer edge of brake disc. Zero dial test indicator, 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 show position on drive flange; remove 2 screws retaining disc, remove disc and refit after rotating 180°. Tighten disc securing screws to 7 Nm and re-check disc run-out.
- Renew disc if run-out exceeds limit even after re-positioning of disc on drive flange.
- Untie caliper and support caliper weight.
- Align caliper carrier to hub ensuring correct positioning of brake pads. Fit and tighten bolts to 85 Nm.
- Apply foot brake several times to enable brake pads to position correctly.
- Remove wheel nuts and spacers. Fit road wheel(s), fit wheel nuts and tighten in a diagonal sequence to 70 Nm.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
FRONT BRAKE DISC - SPORTS - CHECK THICKNESS AND RUN-OUT
Service repair no - 70.10.14
- Raise front of vehicle.
WARNING: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands.
- Check brake disc run-out. See SUSPENSION, Adjustments.
- Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub. Release caliper from hub and tie aside.
CAUTION: Do not allow caliper to hang on brake hose.
Parts & tools for this job For 2002 MG TF
- PARTFront brake padsSearch: MG TF 2002 front brake pads
- TOOLCaliper piston rewind toolSearch: brake caliper piston rewind tool
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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