OEM 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Brake Disc

2001 Chevrolet Cavalier Brake Disc Parts and Q&A

• Q: How to service and repair front brake discs on 2001 Chevrolet Cavalier?

  A: The service and repair of brake rotors must begin with a check that refinishing is not necessary unless you find excessive corrosion, pitting, cracks, heat spots, blueing discoloration, scoring beyond maximum allowable specifications, lateral runout or thickness variation. Check each rotor for impaired functionality which must remain above the minimum specifications when undergoing refinishing steps. For necessary cleaning of the hub apply the Hub Cleaning Kit (J 42450-A) according to instructions to remove hub corrosion. The brake lathe must receive the brake rotor installation according to manufacturer guidelines with proper vibration-control attachments attached. To ensure proper mounting of tools move them against the rotor while the machine operates ensuring the mark matches specifications. Benchmark the rotor refinishing process with instructions from the lathe manufacturer while checking the rotor thickness with each operation and replacing it when the minimum tolerance is surpassed. To avoid directional markings use the specified speeds when you finish the parts using a non-directional finishing tool at 120 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper or a sanding block at 150 aluminum oxide sandpaper. Each brake friction surface requires cleaning by using denatured alcohol or an equivalent brake cleaner after completion. The brake rotor should be extracted from the lathe before using the Rotor/Drum Flange Resurfacing Kit (J 41013) to clean wheel bearing flange corrosion which could elevate runout and produce brake system pulsation when neglected.