front disc brake inspection by vance bloom murrieta valley high school rop automotive technology
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Front Disc Brake InspectionFront Disc Brake Inspection
By
Vance BloomVance Bloom
Murrieta Valley High SchoolMurrieta Valley High School
ROP Automotive TechnologyROP Automotive Technology
Why Do I Care?Why Do I Care?
Many Shops Charge Many Shops Charge $$$$ for Brake Inspections for Brake Inspections
Some Shops Are Not Honest Some Shops Are Not Honest
About What You Really Need!About What You Really Need!
If You Do it YourselfIf You Do it Yourself
You Can Be Sure it’s Done Right!You Can Be Sure it’s Done Right!
Tools NeededTools Needed
Floor JackFloor Jack
Safety StandsSafety Stands
Vernier CaliperVernier Caliper
MicrometerMicrometer
Dial IndicatorDial Indicator
1/2” Drive Impact Gun
Safety Glasses“C”
Clamp
Raise Vehicle on JackRaise Vehicle on Jack
Place Safety Stands Under VehiclePlace Safety Stands Under Vehicle
Place Chock In Front Of WheelPlace Chock In Front Of Wheel
Remove Lug Nuts and WheelRemove Lug Nuts and Wheel
Remove Caliper Retaining BoltsRemove Caliper Retaining Bolts
Be Careful Not To Bust Be Careful Not To Bust Your Knuckles, Always Your Knuckles, Always Push With Open PalmPush With Open Palm
Remove CaliperRemove Caliper
Inspect Caliper For Fluid LeaksInspect Caliper For Fluid Leaks
Measure Brake Pad Lining Thickness Measure Brake Pad Lining Thickness With Vernier CaliperWith Vernier Caliper
Measure Thickness Of Brake Rotors & Measure Thickness Of Brake Rotors & Compare To SpecificationsCompare To Specifications
Measure Lateral Runout With Measure Lateral Runout With Dial IndicatorDial Indicator
Compare Lateral Runout, Brake Compare Lateral Runout, Brake Pad & Rotor Thickness, to Pad & Rotor Thickness, to Factory Factory
SpecificationsSpecifications
Document All Findings on Repair OrderRepair Order
Document Brake Fluid Document Brake Fluid Condition, Level & Condition, Level &
Leaks FoundLeaks FoundDocument Brake Pad Document Brake Pad Thickness & Minimum Thickness & Minimum
SpecificationsSpecificationsDocument Brake Rotor Document Brake Rotor Thickness & Minimum Thickness & Minimum
SpecificationsSpecificationsDocument Brake Rotor Document Brake Rotor
Runout & Maximum Runout & Maximum SpecificationsSpecifications
Determine needed repairs and Document on Repair Order
Example: Rotor Machining or Replacement Brake Pad Replacement Brake Caliper Rebuild or Replacement No Service Required
Complete Brake Repairs As Necessary, If Proper
Authorization Is Obtained
Put Vehicle Back Together Without Repairs, If Authorization Is Not
Obtained
Now Clean Up Your Mess
Clean & Put Away All Tools
Pump Brake Pedal To Test For Proper Operation
Check Brake Fluid Level & Condition
The EndThe End
