Chevrolet Cruze Repair Manual: Rear Brake Rotor Replacement
Special Tools
- CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
- CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warning in the Preface section.

- Remove rear brake caliper bracket. Refer to Rear Brake Caliper Bracket
Replacement
- Matchmark the position of the brake rotor to the wheel studs.
- Remove the rear brake rotor bolt (2).
- Remove rear brake rotor (1) from the wheel hub.
Installation Procedure
- Using the CH 42450-A kit , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from
the mating surface of the hub/axle flange.
- Using the CH 41013 kit , thoroughly clean any rust or corrosion from the
mating surface and mounting surface of the brake rotor.
- Inspect the mating surfaces of the hub/axle flange and the rotor to
ensure that there are no foreign particles or debris remaining.

- Install the brake rotor (1) to the hub/axle flange. Use the matchmark
made prior to removal for proper orientation to the flange.
Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
- Install rear brake rotor bolt (2) and tighten to 7 N·m (62 lb in).
- If the brake rotor was removed and installed as part of a brake system
repair, measure the assembled LRO of the brake rotor to
ensure optimum performance of the disc brakes. Refer to Brake Rotor
Assembled Lateral Runout Measurement.
- If the brake rotor assembled LRO measurement exceeds the specification,
bring the LRO to within specifications. Refer to Brake Rotor
Assembled Lateral Runout Correction.
Special Tools
CH-313 Slide Hammer
CH-6003 Axle Shaft Remover
CH-49376 Holding Wrench
CH-49400 Hub Spindle Remover
DT-6332 Seal Protector
EN-956-1 Extension
For equivalent regional too ...
Special Tools
CH 41013 Rotor Resurfacing Kit
CH 42450-A Wheel Hub Resurfacing Kit
For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools.
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Brake Dust Warni ...
Other materials:
Tire Changing
Removing the Spare Tire and Tools
To access the spare tire and tools:
1. Retainer Nut.
2. Tool Bag Tether.
3. Tool Bag.
4. Spare Tire.
1. Open the trunk.
2. Lift the load floor.
3. Turn the retainer nut (1) counterclockwise to remove it.
Then remove the tool bag tether (2) from th ...
Warning Lights, Gauges, and Indicator
Warning lights and gauges can signal that something is wrong before it becomes
serious enough to cause an expensive repair or replacement. Paying attention to
the warning lights and gauges could prevent injury.
Warning lights come on when there could be a problem with a vehicle function.
Some ...
Vehicle Positioning
At times, the position of the vehicle on the map could be inaccurate due to one
or more of the following reasons:
• The road system has changed.
• The vehicle is driving on slippery road surfaces such as sand, gravel, or snow.
• The vehicle is traveling on winding roads or long straight roads.
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