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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2000MALIBU V6-3.1L VIN JREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDISC BRAKE SYSTEMSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONSCOMPONENT SPECIFICATIONS
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN J
Component Specifications
2000 Chevrolet Malibu V6-3.1L VIN JSECTION Component Specifications
FRONT BRAKE ROTORS
Rotor Diameter 278.0 mm (10.944 in)
Lateral Runout 0.04 mm (0.0015 in)
Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
Rotor Thickness (New) 26.2 mm (1.031 in)
Minimum Thickness (After Refinish) 24.9 mm (0.980 in)
Discard Thickness* 24.7 mm (0.972 in)
Front Caliper Bore Diameter 60.0 mm (2.36 in)
* All brake drums and rotors have a discard dimension cast into them. Replace any drum or rotor that does not meet this specification. After refinishing the drum or rotor, replace any drum or rotor that does not meet the maximum diameter or minimum thickness after refinish specification.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.