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Front brake disc - standard - check thickness and run-out (Brakes)

Make
MG
Model
TF Factory Workshop Manual
Year
2002–2005
Section
Adjustments › Front brake disc - standard - check thickness and run-out
BrakesFront brake disc - standard - check thickness and run-out

FRONT BRAKE DISC - STANDARD - CHECK THICKNESS AND RUN-OUT

Service repair no - 70.10.14

  1. Raise front of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

  1. Remove road wheel(s).
Front brake disc - standard - check thickness and run-out – 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.

Front brake disc - standard - check thickness and run-out – 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 = 22.00 mm. Service limit = 20.00 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 2002 MG TF

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