Thickness and Parallelism
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Acura TL and 2007 Acura TL. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Raise the rear of the vehicle, and support it with safety stands in the proper locations (see LIFT AND SUPPORT POINTS ).
- Remove the rear wheels.
- Remove the brake pads (see REAR BRAKE PAD INSPECTION AND REPLACEMENT ).
- Using a micrometer (A), measure the brake disc/ drum thickness at eight points, about 45° apart and 10 mm (3/8 in.) in from the outer edge of the brake disc/drum. Replace the brake disc/drum if the smallest measurement is less than the maximum refinishing limit.
Brake disc/drum thickness:
Standard: 8.9-9.1 mm (0.350-0.358 in.)
Max. refinishing limit: 7.5 mm (0.30 in.)
Brake disc/drum parallelism:
0.015 mm (0.0006 in.) max.
NOTE: This is the maximum allowable difference between the thickness measurements. - If the brake disc/drum is beyond the service limit for parallelism, refinish the brake disc/drum with a commercially available on-car brake lathe.NOTE: If the brake disc/drum is beyond the service limit for refinishing, replace it (see REAR BRAKE DISC REPLACEMENT ).