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Checking Front Disks For Runout and Thickness Variation


- Requirement: wheel bearings okay.
- Remove and install front brake caliper. Brake Caliper R&R



- Mount Special Tool 00 2 500 and check lateral runout of brake disc with dial gauge.
- Reverse procedure to install.

Installation note:
- Mount brake disc with two M 12 x 1.5 bolts.

Disc removed:
max. runout = 0.05 mm (0.0020 in).

Disc installed:
max. runout = 0.2 mm (0.008 in).