Rear brake disc - check (Brakes)

REAR BRAKE DISC - CHECK

Service repair no - 70.10.35

1. Raise rear of vehicle.

WARNING: Support on safety stands.

2. Remove road wheel(s).

3. Remove 2 bolts securing brake caliper to hub.
4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.