Burnishing Pads And Rotors - GMC chevrolet camaro 2000 Service Manual

5-62 Disc Brakes
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Brakes
2. Install the rear brake caliper to the mounting plate.
Refer to Brake Caliper Replacement (Rear). (
3; Remove the wheel nuts (1) securing the rotor(2).
4. Install the tire and wheel. Refer to Tire and Wheel
Removaland Installation in Tires and Wheels.
5. Lower the vehicle. ·
6. With engine running, pump brake pedal until
· · brake pads are positioned against rotor (firm
brake pedal). ·
7. Verify that there are no leaks in the brake
hydraulic system.
8. Burnish the new pads. Refer to Burnishing Pads
and Rotors. ·
Burnishing Pads and Rotors
Burnish the new braking surface after the brake pads
hav<3 been replaGe<:l and .the rotors have been
refinished or replac<3d: · ·
Burnishing ''bre.aks in" the new pads or rotors.
Burnishing also removes. light corrosion on the rotors.
Burnish the brakes by making 20 stops from
48 km/h (30 mph) using medium to firm pressure on
the brake pedal. Allow 0.8 km (0:5 miles) between
stops in order. to avoid overheating the. brakes.
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