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Checking Rear Disks For Runout and Thickness Variation


Checking both rear brake disks for runout and differences in thickness
(rear wheels removed)
Special tools required:
^ 00 2 470
^ 00 2 480
^ 00 2 510





Remove bolts (2).

Release caliper and position aside.

Caution: Do not allow caliper to hand on brake hose.





Secure brake disk with 2 wheel studs (1) through maximum of 5 turns, if necessary use washers to prevent wheel studs from touching trailing arm.

Fit special tool 00 2 510 with special tool 00 2 470/ 00 2 480

Apply dial-gauge tip on outer edge of brake disk with light preload.

Turn brake disk slowly and read off lateral runout.






Measure thickness differences within brake surface at approximately 8 points with micrometer.


Install hint:
Refit caliper.