2004 Pontiac Aztek Base, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Disc Brake Component Specifications

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Disc Brake Component Specifications

Application Specification
Metric English
Front Brakes
  • Rotor Discard Thickness*
30.7 mm 1.21 in
  • Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout
0.06 mm 0.002 in
  • Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring
1.50 mm 0.059 in
  • Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation
0.025 mm 0.001 in
  • Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish
31.08 mm 1.22 in
  • Rotor Thickness - New
32.2 mm 1.27 in
Rear Brakes
  • Rotor Discard Thickness*
9.0 mm 0.35 in
  • Rotor Maximum Allowable Assembled Lateral Runout
0.06 mm 0.002 in
  • Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring
1.50 mm 0.059 in
  • Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation
0.025 mm 0.001 in
  • Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish
10.0 mm 0.39 in
  • Rotor Thickness - New
11.0 mm 0.43 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.
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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.