Genuine Mitsubishi Montero Brake Rotor

Mitsubishi Montero Brake Rotor Parts Questions & Experts Answers

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  Q: How to service front and rear Brake Rotor assemblies on Mitsubishi Montero?

  A:

  The same process is used for the front and rear disc brakes. To begin, loosen the wheel lug nuts, raise the vehicle up, and place it on jackstands before removing the wheel. In the case of rear disc brakes, reverse and install two wheel lug nuts to hold the Brake Rotor. Continuing, take off the brake caliper without disconnecting the brake hose and suspend it in an out-of-the-way position using a piece of wire, making sure it doesn't hang by its hose or get twisted. Examine the Brake Rotor surface for abnormal score marks and damage, while lighter scratches and shallow grooves are normal, score marks deeper than 0.015-inch require removing and refinishing the Brake Rotor. Verify both sides of the Brake Rotor, if you experience pulsating during braking, the reason may be excessive Brake Rotor runout. To check for runout, mount a dial indicator so it is approximately 1/2-inch from the outside edge of the Brake Rotor. Set it to zero and rotate the Brake Rotor to check that it does not exceed the limit. If it does, then resurfacing is a must. Even with an ideal reading, professionals suggest resurfacing to stop the brake pedal from pulsating. If you do not wish to resurface, use a medium emery cloth to deglaze the pad surface. Inspect the Brake Rotor with a micrometer to ensure that it is not machined below the minimum specified thickness. To remove the caliper, undo its mounting bracket bolts and then lift the bracket. To dismount a front hub/disc assembly on a front disc brake it is necessary to unbolt the Brake Rotor from the hub. This may require tapping it off using a hammer and block of wood. To remove the rear disc brakes, take out the retaining screws or previous lug nuts, and lift off the Brake Rotor. To install the front disc brakes, the Brake Rotor shall be attached on the hub. After that appropriate tightening of bolts with criss-cross pattern takes place. Then, front Brake Rotor and hub assembly gets installed. This is done while adjusting wheel bearing. For rear disc brakes slide the Brake Rotor back into position without putting the retaining screw back. Reattach the caliper mounting bracket, tightening the bolts, position the pads and install the caliper, tighten the caliper bolts. Once the wheel is fitted, lower the car to the ground and press the brake pedal a few times to push the Brake Pads against the Brake Rotor. Before returning the vehicle to service be sure to check the brake operation carefully.