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BRAKE DRUM AND ROTOR SERVICE INFORMATION
TROUBLE-SHOOTING INFORMATION
Replacement of the brake drum is required if any of the following conditions exist:
1.
The brake drum is cracked.
2.
The brake surface has heavy heat check.
3.
The backing plate is cracked.
4.
The bolt holes elongated.
5.
The brake drum is out-of-round.
6.
The brake surface is grooved or worn beyond the maximum diameter.
7.
The brake drum is known to have been severely overheated.
NOTICE: Brake drums should be replaced in pairs to achieve the same braking power on the axle.
Replacement of the rotor is required if any of the following conditions exist:
1.
The rotor is cracked.
2.
The brake surface is heat checked, grooved or worn within the minimum thickness.
3.
The back plate is cracked.
4.
The bolt holes are elongated.
5.
The rotor is known to have been severely overheated.
6.
The rotor is out-of-round enough that turning would exceed rebore limit.
NOTICE: Rotors should be replaced in pairs to achieve the same braking power on the axle.