If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear)

Bulletin number

ITB04038A

Component

Service brakes

Summary

If YOU CONFIRM: A vehicle needs to have the brake rotors resurfaced (front or rear). ACTION: Use the ProCut PFM Series on-car brake lathe to perform brake rotor resurfacing and follow the tips listed in this bulletin. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe has been chosen as the approved tool for rotor resurfacing. - The ProCut PFM Series brake lathe can be ordered from TECH-MATE at 1‑800‑662‑2001. - ProCut technical support or service can be obtained by calling 1‑800‑543‑6618. NOTE: Brake rotors may need to be resurfaced during routine brake repair or for brake "judder" incidents. - Brake judder: A brake pedal pulsation and/or steering wheel shimmy when braking that occurs when there is too much thickness variation of the brake rotors (see ITB00-024). See this bulletin for further detail.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 467 complaints in the brakes category.