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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2001CAVALIER LS, 2.4 TREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 246 (DISC BRAKE SYSTEM)SPECIFICATIONSDISC BRAKE COMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 T
Disc Brake Component Specifications
2001 Chevrolet Cavalier LS, 2.4 TSECTION Disc Brake Component Specifications
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Sunfire and 2004 Chevrolet Cavalier. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Disc Brake Component Specifications
| Application | Specification | |
|---|---|---|
| Metric | English | |
| Brake Rotor Diameter | 259.0 mm | 10.197 in |
| Brake Rotor Discard Thickness* | 18.70 mm | 0.736 in |
| Brake Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout | 0.06 mm | 0.002 in |
| Brake Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring | 1.50 mm | 0.059 in |
| Brake Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation | 0.025 mm | 0.001 in |
| Brake Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness after Refinish | 18.776 mm | 0.739 in |
| Brake Rotor Thickness - New** | 20.48 mm - 20.22 mm | 0.806 in - 0.796 in |
| *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. **New rotors could range to 19.96 mm (0.786 in) due to thickness tolerances. |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.