OEM 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Disc

2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Brake Disc Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake disc on 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo?

  A: Vehicle service begins with raising and supporting it to proceed with tire and wheel removal. A c-clamp will compress the Piston into the caliper bore when used to allow caliper movement from the rotor and after that remove the clamp. Ice the brake caliper with mechanic's wire or an equivalent system to defend the hydraulic flexible brake hose from damage. Proceed by removing the bolts that secure the caliper bracket while leaving the brake flexible hose bolt in place. Pull off the brake caliper with mounting bracket assembly from the suspension knuckle but keep the hydraulic brake flexible hose without any tension. The brake rotor must keep its matching position relative to wheel studs before getting removed. The new rotor installation requires cleaning all rust and contaminants from hub/axle flanges using wheel hub resurfacing kit (J 42450-A) and brake rotor contaminants require rotor resurfacing kit (J41013). The mating surfaces must be without debris so the brake rotor can be properly installed to the hub/axle flange using alignment marks. The assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor requires measurement to verify optimal performance so any measurements beyond specifications should be corrected. Finish by installing the brake caliper along with the caliper bracket to the suspension knuckle and returning the tire wheel assembly back to its position then lowering the vehicle before conducting pad and rotor burnishing if a new rotor or resurfacing process was implemented.