DISC BRAKE SERVICE

1. Review parts & operation of

disc brakes
2. Complete brake inspection
3. Brake job disc brakes
4. Machine rotors
5. Pack wheel bearings
Review of Basics
In terms of energy what do brakes do?
Convert mechanical energy to heat energy.
Why are disc brakes better than drum brakes?
Disc brakes dissipate heat more efficiently.
Which does more braking? A braked turning
wheel or a braked locked-up wheel?
Braking only occurs when the wheel are turning,
Disc Brake Parts
Rotor
Caliper
Brake pads
Piston
Square cut seal
Dust boot
Guide pins
Mounting bracket
Inspecting Disc Brakes
Road test and function
checks
Shop tests
Disc brake pad
thickness
Inspection of rotor.
(Miking)



Road Test
Pulsation
Brake Pull
Brake Lock-up
Spongy Pedal
Drag
Fade

Scraping
Squeal
Grinding
Clunk
Vibration
Shop Inspection
Caliper, Pads, Rotor & Hardware
Inspect brake hose for
cracks.
Inspect the brake pads
for there thickness.
The pad material
should be at least as
thick as the backing
plate.
Look for any damage
to the mis. hardware.
Mike the rotor.
Micrometer

Disc Brake Service
Disassembly and
Removal of Caliper
C-Clamp
Inspection of
Hardware
Replacing Pads
Disc Brake Quiet
Reassembly
Machining Rotors
A limited amount of metal can removed
from the rotor because of heat dissipation.
Thickness of rotor new.
Machine to thickness.
Discard thickness.
Machining Rotors
Measuring rotor
thickness
Mounting on lathe
Scratch cut
Coarse Cut(s) .006
Fine Cut .004
Cleaning hub
Removing the Rotor

Mounting on the Lathe

Cleaning Wheel Bearings

Installing New Oil Seal

Installing the Rotor