Chevrolet Trax: Brake drum refinishing
Special Tools
- CH-41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
- CH-42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
- The brake drums do not require refinishing as part of routine brake
system service. Do not refinish brake
drums in an attempt to correct the following conditions:
- Brake system noise (squeal, growl, groan)
- Uneven and/or premature brake lining wear
- Superficial or cosmetic corrosion/rust of the brake drum surface
- Scoring of the brake drum surface (less than the maximum allowable
specification)
- Brake drums should only be refinished if the following conditions exist:
- Excessive corrosion/rust and/or pitting
- Cracks and/or heat spots
- Excessive blueing discoloration
- Scoring of the brake drum surface (in excess of the maximum allowable
specification)
- Radial runout in excess of the maximum allowable specification
- Inspect each of the brake drums and determine if the brake drums can be
refinished and remain within the
maximum allowable diameter after refinish specification:
- With the tire and wheel assemblies removed, measure the diameter of each
of the brake drums.
Refer to Brake Drum Diameter Measurement.
- Inspect each of the brake drums for excessive surface wear and/or radial
runout. Refer to Brake
Drum Surface and Wear Inspection.
- If the brake drums can be refinished, proceed with the rotor refinishing
procedure.
- If necessary, use the CH-41013 rotor resurfacing kit in order to
thoroughly clean any corrosion/rust from
the brake drum flange.
- Mount the brake drum to the brake lathe according to the lathe
manufacturer instructions.
- Ensure that any vibration dampening attachments are securely in place.
- With the brake lathe running, slowly bring in the cutting tool until it
just contacts the brake drum friction
surface.
- Observe the witness mark on the brake drum. If the witness mark extends
approximately three-quarters or
more of the way around the brake drum surface, the brake drum is properly
mounted to the lathe.
- If the witness mark does not extend three-quarters or more of the way
around the brake drum, re-mount
the brake drum to the lathe.
- Following the brake lathe manufacturer instructions, refinish the brake
drum.
- After each successive cut, inspect the brake drum diameter. Refer
to Brake Drum Diameter
Measurement.
- If at any time the brake drum exceeds the maximum allowable diameter
after refinish specification, the
brake drum must be replaced.
- After refinishing the brake drum, use the following procedure in order
to obtain the desired nondirectional
finish:
- Follow the brake lathe manufacturer's recommended speed setting for
applying non-directional
finish.
- Using the moderate pressure, apply the non-directional finish:
- If the lathe is equipped with a non-directional finishing tool, apply
the finish with 120-grit
aluminum oxide sandpaper.
- If the lathe is not equipped with a non-directional finishing tool,
apply the finish with a
sanding block and 150-grit aluminum oxide sandpaper.
- After applying a non-directional finish, clean the friction surface of
the brake drum with denatured
alcohol or an equivalent brake cleaner and wipe the friction surface using a
clean shop towel to
remove metal particles remaining from machining. Repeat the cleaning process
if necessary to
remove all metal particles.
- Remove the brake drum from the brake lathe.
- If necessary, use the CH-42450-A wheel hub resurfacing kit in order to
thoroughly clean any corrosion
from the wheel bearing flange.
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Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
Removal Procedure
WARNING: Refer to Brake Dust Warning .
Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly. Refer to Tire and Wheel Remo
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approach.
Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each
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