Brakes - Rotor & Hub Flange Cleaning Tool Revision
File In Section: 5 - BrakesBulletin No.: 73-50-37
Date: January, 1998
INFORMATION
Subject:
Revision to J 42450 Tool; Proper Brake Rotor and Hub Flange Surface Cleaning
Models:
1998 and Prior Passenger Cars and Light Duty Trucks - with Disc Brakes (Rotor and Hub Separate)
This bulletin is being revised to update the following text.
This bulletin is being issued to inform the dealer about a revision to tool J 42450 and reinforce the need for proper hub flange and brake rotor mating surface cleaning during service.
Tool J 42450 is a cleaning pad arbor and pad system that fits over the wheel stud and cleans the portion of the hub surface that is very difficult to reach with normal rotary cleaning pads. Tool J 42450 is being revised to J 42450-A to improve the hook and loop material retention. Any dealer experiencing problems with tool J 42450 should contact Kent-Moore at 1-800-345-2233 for a revised arbor at no charge.
Anytime the brake rotor has been separated from the hub bearing flange or if rotor machining is necessary, the rotor and hub should be marked to maintain the original position. Clean the hub flange of all dirt and foreign material using special tool J 42450 or J 42450-A. Clean both sides of the brake rotor hub using an aggressive (80 grit) abrasive sanding pad on a rotary disc.
Properly cleaning the rotor surfaces before rotor machining or reassembly ensures that dirt and corrosion will not add lateral runout to the rotor. Proper cleaning of the hub flange will also minimize the stack-up of lateral runout. On reassembly, the rotor should be reinstalled aligning the marks made on disassembly.
Always use a torque wrench or the appropriate Torque Socket found in J 39544-KIT on an impact wrench when installing the wheel and tire assembly. Torque all wheel nuts using the correct sequence and torque. Refer to the Tire and Wheel Sub-Section in the applicable Service Manual. Excessive torque or torque variation between wheel nuts may cause distortion of the hub and rotor mating surface. This distortion may cause lateral runout and lead to brake pulsation.