OEM 2005 Buick Century Brake Disc

2005 Buick Century Brake Disc Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to replace the front brake disc on 2005 Buick Century?

  A: Starting by raising the vehicle and installing support it is necessary to remove both tire and wheel assembly before moving forward. A c-clamp should be used to compress the brake piston into the caliper before sliding the caliper away from the rotor. After completion give up the clamp. Heavy mechanic's wire or an equivalent should be used to support the brake caliper pending a hydraulic flexible brake hose from damage. Next, remove the caliper bracket bolts without unhinging the brake flexible hose bolt while you take off the brake caliper along with the caliper mounting bracket assembly from the suspension knuckle while keeping the hydraulic brake flexible hose free of strain. The brake rotor needs matchmarking before wheel studs to proceed with rotor removal. The initial step for new rotor installation requires removing all rust and debris from the hub/axle flange section using the wheel hub resurfacing kit (J 42450-A) and from the brake rotor surface using the rotor resurfacing kit (J41013). The brake mating surfaces should be checked for debris before installing the rotor onto the hub/axle flange through the matchmark positioning point. It is crucial to measure the assembled lateral runout (LRO) of the brake rotor to verify ideal system performance when it played a role in brake system repairs. Perform appropriate corrections when the lro measurement exceeds its specifications. After that install the brake caliper together with its bracket onto the suspension knuckle before putting back the tire assembly and lowering the vehicle and performing pad and rotor burnishing when needed.