Run - out exceeds limit (Brakes)
- Make
- Rover
- Model
- Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer 200/400 Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer Workshop Manual
- Section
- Adjustments › Run - out exceeds limit
BrakesRun - out exceeds limit · page 1 of 3
- Mount a dial test indicator to caliper lower mounting bolt using tool 18G 191-9.
- Position dial test indicator probe 6 mm from disc outer edge.
- Rotate disc at least one complete turn and measure disc run - out.
Front disc run - out limit with wheel off = 0.050 mm.
Run - out exceeds limit
- Mark disc to drive flange relationship, remove 4 x M12 nuts retaining disc and remove disc from drive flange. Check mating surfaces again for contaminants then refit disc 180° from previous position and secure with nuts. Recheck run - out.
- If run - out is still excessive, skim brake discs using an on car disc lathe.
- If a lathe is not available, fit new drive flange and/or bearings.
Run - out within limit
- Remove dial test indicator and tool 18G 191-9. Remove 4 x M12 nuts and secure disc with the new screws tightened to 6 Nm.
- Wipe pads and shims clean.
- Fit shims to pads.
- Position brake pads and locate caliper assembly to disc.
- Fit lower guide pin bolt and tighten to 32 Nm.
- Inspect wheel and disc mating surfaces and remove any contaminants.
- Fit road wheel and tighten nuts to 100 Nm.
- Mount a dial test indicator to caliper lower mounting hole using tool 18G 191-9.
- Position dial test indicator probe 6 mm from disc outer edge.
- Rotate disc at least one complete and measure disc run - out.
Front disc run - out limit with wheel on = 0.060 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 to 80 Nm.
- Remove stand(s) and lower vehicle.
Parts & tools for this job For Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer
- PARTBrake padsSearch: Rover Coupé, Cabriolet & Tourer brake pads
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
Links open Amazon search results in a new tab. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.