OEM 2002 Cadillac Seville Brake Disc

2002 Cadillac Seville Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: What Tools Are Required to Service and Repair the Brake Disc, and What Steps Should Be Followed to Ensure Proper Refinishing on 2002 Cadillac Seville?

  A: The job needs J 41013 Disc Resurfacing Kit and J 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit plus J 41073 to work on brake discs. Finish disc brake discs during routine service only when visible evidence shows problems like severe corrosion, surface damage, breaks, heat spots, band of color changes, or when wear marks exceed industry standards. Check disc thickness and surface quality to make sure the parts can be resurfaced until they reach minimal acceptable thickness. Clean wheel bearing flange using J 41073 product while installing brake disc to lathe per manufacturer directions. Also treat brake disc mating surface and mounting face with J 42450-A product. Feed the cutting tools into the spinning lathe until they hit the disc friction surface and check from the marks to verify correct installation. Follow lathe manufacturer guidelines while repeating installation steps before you refine the disc as directed by instructions. Double-check disc thinness after each cut operation. The worn disc needs to be discarded when it passes above the acceptable thickness limit. To create a random surface pattern you need to operate at the suggested speed when working with 120 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper or use a sanding block paired with 150 grit aluminum oxide sandpaper. Use denatured alcohol or suitable brake cleaner to clean brake surfaces before taking the disc off the lathe.