Disc Brake Service Specifications

2008 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Cargo, 6.6 6SECTION Disc Brake Service Specifications
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DISC BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS

Application In. (mm)
Front Brakes (6400 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.082 (27.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.10 (28.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.14 (29.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Front Brakes (7200 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.082 (27.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.10 (28.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.14 (29.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Front Brakes (9900 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.437 (36.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.46 (37.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.50 (38.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Front Brakes (12,300 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.437 (36.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.46 (37.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.50 (38.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Rear Brakes (6400 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 0.728 (18.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 0.748 (19.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 0.787 (20.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Rear Brakes (7200 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.122 (28.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.142 (29.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.181 (30.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Rear Brakes (9900 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.082 (27.50)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.102 (28.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.141 (29.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.5)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
Rear Brakes (12,400 Lbs. GVWR)
Rotor Discard Thickness (1) 1.122 (28.5)
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 1.142 (29.0)
Rotor Thickness (New) 1.181 (30.0)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.005 (0.13)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 0.059 (1.50)
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.001 (0.025)
(1) All brake rotors have a discard dimension cast into them. Replace any rotor that does not meet this specification. After refinishing rotor, replace any rotor that does not meet the minimum thickness specifications.
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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.