2012 Chevrolet Traverse LS, AWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Disc Brake Component Specifications

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Application Specification
Metric English
Front Brakes
  • Brake Pad Lining Minimum Thickness
 2.00 mm 0.08 in
  • Brake Rotor Diameter
 345.00 mm 13.58 in
  • Brake Rotor Discard Thickness*
 27.00 mm 1.06 in
  • Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout
 0.06 mm 0.002 in
  • Maximum Allowable Scoring
 1.50 mm 0.059 in
  • Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation
 0.025 mm 0.001 in
Rear Brakes
  • Brake Pad Lining Minimum Thickness
 2.00 mm 0.08 in
  • Brake Rotor Diameter
 315.00 mm 12.40 in
  • Rotor Discard Thickness *
 21.50 mm 0.846 in
  • Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout
 0.06 mm 0.002 in
  • Maximum Allowable Scoring
 1.50 mm 0.059 in
  • Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation
 0.025 mm 0.001 in
* All brake rotors have a discard thickness 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 discard thickness specification.
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