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
Remove rear end upper panel extension (1) from service part.
Cut the body side inner panel in corresponding locations to fit the
remaining original panel. The sectioning joint should be trimmed to
allow a gap of one-and-one-half-times the metal thickness at the sectioning
jo ...
Removal Procedure
Warning: Refer to Approved Equipment for Collision Repair Warning in the
Preface section.
Warning: Refer to Glass and Sheet Metal Handling Warning in the Preface section.
Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling
and Enabling.
Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Batter ...
Engine Heater
The engine heater, if available, can help in cold weather conditions at or below
−18°C (0°F) for easier starting and better fuel economy during engine warm-up. Plug
in the heater at least four hours before starting the vehicle. An internal thermostat
in the plug end of the cord will prev ...