Disc run-out check
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- 200 Workshop Manual
- Year
- 1995–1999
- Section
- Repairs › Disc run-out check
- Remove 2 screws securing disc to drive flange.
- Remove brake disc from drive flange using jacking screws if necessary.
Refit
CAUTION: Excessive disc run-out can exist after fitting a new disc, with no immediate symptoms being evident whilst driving. The most likely cause of run-out is the presence of contaminants (e.g. rust or paint) or damage to the mating faces of disc and flange, and disc and wheel. Excessive run-out will cause progressive uneven wear of the disc, leading to disc thickness variation, which is the cause of judder. Always ensure that the disc run-out check given here is strictly adhered to.
- Inspect mating surfaces of new disc and drive flange and clean throughly using a wire brush.
- Fit brake disc to drive flange.
- Fit and tighten screws to 5 Nm.
- Fit caliper and finger tighten top mounting bolt.
Disc run-out check
- Mount a dial test indicator to caliper lower mounting using tool 18G 191-9 and tighten bolt. Tighten top mounting bolt.
- Position dial test indicator probe 5 mm from disc outer edge.
- Rotate disc at least one turn and measure disc run-out.
DATA:
Disc run-out limit with wheel on = 0.040 mm.
Run-out exceeds limit
- Mark wheel to stud relationship. remove wheel, again check mating surfaces for contaminants, then refit wheel 90° from previous position and recheck run-out.
- If run-out is still excessive, move wheel through a further 90° and recheck run-out.
- If run-out is still excessive, fit a new road wheel.
Run-out within limit
- Remove dial test indicator and tool 18G 191-9
- Fit caliper lower mounting bolt and tighten both bolts to 108 Nm
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
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