Brakes and Traction Control: Specifications

2006 Cadillac STS AWD V8-4.6L VIN ASECTION Specifications
Front Brake Rotor JE5
^ Rotor Diameter 323.0 mm (12.71 inch)
^ Rotor Discard Thickness* 30.7 mm (1.209 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout 0.06 mm (0.002 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm (0.059 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 inch)
^ Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinishing 30.7 mm (1.209 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness (New) 32.20 mm (1.267 inch)

Front Brake Rotor JL9
^ Rotor Diameter 303.0 mm (11.929 inch)
^ Rotor Discard Thickness* 30.7 mm (1.209 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout 0.06 mm (0.002 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm (0.059 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 inch)
^ Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinishing 30.7 mm (1.209 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness (New) 32.20 mm (1.267 inch)

Front Brake Rotor J56
^ Rotor Diameter 355.00 mm (13.976 inch)
^ Rotor Discard Thickness 30.00 mm (1.181 inch)
^ Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinishing 31.0 mm (1.220 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness New 32.00 mm (1.259 inch)

Rear Brake Rotor JE5
^ Rotor Diameter 320.0 mm (12.598 inch)
^ Rotor Discard Thickness* 24.0 mm (0.944 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout 0.06 mm (0.002 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm (0.059 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 inch)
^ Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinishing 24.0 mm (0.944 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness New 26.0 mm (1.023 inch)

Rear Brake Rotor JL9
^ Rotor Diameter 298.0 mm (11.732 inch)
^ Rotor Discard Thickness* 24.0 mm (0.944 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout 0.06 mm (0.002 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm (0.059 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 inch)
^ Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinishing 24.0 mm (0.944 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness New 26.0 mm (1.023 inch)

Rear Brake Rotor J56
^ Rotor Diameter 365.00 mm (14.370 inch)
^ Rotor Discard Thickness* 26.00 mm (1.062 inch)
^ Rotor Minimum Thickness after Refinishing 27.00 mm (1.062 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness New 28.00 mm (1.102 inch)
^ All brake rotors have a discard dimension cast into them. Replace any rotor that does not meet this specification. After refinishing the rotor, replace any rotor that does not meet the minimum thickness specification.
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