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:
Installation Procedure
Align the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clean and prepare the attaching surfaces for welding.
Position the body side outer panel
reinforcement on the vehicle.
Verify the fit of the body side outer panel reinforcement.
Clamp the body side outer panel reinforcement ...
Installation Procedure
Remove the front wheelhouse rear panel brace (1) from service panel.
Drill 8 mm (5/16 in) for plug welding instead of the adhesive noted from
the front area of the original panel.
Note: Double the number of drills at the flange where front
wheelhouse panel and front comp ...
Airbag System
The vehicle has the following airbags:
• A frontal airbag for the driver.
• A frontal airbag for the front outboard passenger.
• A knee airbag for the driver.
• A knee airbag for the front outboard passenger.
• A seat-mounted side impact airbag for the driver.
• A seat-mounted side impac ...