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Rover 200 Workshop Manual (1995-1999)25 · Brakes
25 · Brakes

Disc run-out check

Make
Rover
Model
200 Workshop Manual
Year
1995–1999
Section
Repairs › Disc run-out check
BrakesDisc run-out check
Diagram
  1. Remove 2 screws securing disc to drive flange.
  2. 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.

  1. Inspect mating surfaces of new disc and drive flange and clean throughly using a wire brush.
  2. Fit brake disc to drive flange.
  3. Fit and tighten screws to 5 Nm.
  4. Fit caliper and finger tighten top mounting bolt.

Disc run-out check

Disc run-out check – Fit caliper and finger tighten top mounting bolt.
  1. Mount a dial test indicator to caliper lower mounting using tool 18G 191-9 and tighten bolt. Tighten top mounting bolt.
  2. Position dial test indicator probe 5 mm from disc outer edge.
  3. 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

  1. Mark wheel to stud relationship. remove wheel, again check mating surfaces for contaminants, then refit wheel 90° from previous position and recheck run-out.
  2. If run-out is still excessive, move wheel through a further 90° and recheck run-out.
  3. If run-out is still excessive, fit a new road wheel.

Run-out within limit

  1. Remove dial test indicator and tool 18G 191-9
  2. Fit caliper lower mounting bolt and tighten both bolts to 108 Nm
  3. Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.

Parts & tools for this job For 1995 Rover 200

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