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HOMESERVICE MANUALSCHEVROLET2003MONTE CARLO V6-3.8L VIN KREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSPECIFICATIONSMECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONSBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLSYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN K
System Specifications
2003 Chevrolet Monte Carlo V6-3.8L VIN KSECTION System Specifications
Caliper Bore Diameter - Front 63.5 mm 2.50 in
Caliper Bore Diameter - Rear 38.1 mm 1.50 in
Front Brakes
Rotor Discard Thickness * 30.7 mm 1.21 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.06 mm 0.002 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm 0.059 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.013 mm 0.0005 in
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 31.08 mm 1.22 in
Rotor Thickness NEW 32.2 mm 1.27 in
Rear Brakes
Rotor Discard Thickness * 9.0 mm 0.35 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.06 mm 0.002 in
Rotor Maximum Scoring 1.50 mm 0.059 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.013 mm 0.0005 in
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 10.0 mm 0.39 in
Rotor Thickness NEW 11.0 mm 0.43 in
* All brake rotors have a discard dimension cast into them. Replace any rotor that does not meet this specification. After refinishing the rotor, replace any rotor that does not meet the minimum or discard thickness specifications.es not meet the minimum or discard thickness specifications.
The content of this article has been updated by manual update # 04-05-23-002A dated August 4, 2005 for Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish.
Caliper Bore Diameter - Rear 38.1 mm 1.50 in
Front Brakes
Rotor Discard Thickness * 30.7 mm 1.21 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.06 mm 0.002 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm 0.059 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.013 mm 0.0005 in
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 31.08 mm 1.22 in
Rotor Thickness NEW 32.2 mm 1.27 in
Rear Brakes
Rotor Discard Thickness * 9.0 mm 0.35 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.06 mm 0.002 in
Rotor Maximum Scoring 1.50 mm 0.059 in
Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.013 mm 0.0005 in
Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish 10.0 mm 0.39 in
Rotor Thickness NEW 11.0 mm 0.43 in
* All brake rotors have a discard dimension cast into them. Replace any rotor that does not meet this specification. After refinishing the rotor, replace any rotor that does not meet the minimum or discard thickness specifications.es not meet the minimum or discard thickness specifications.
The content of this article has been updated by manual update # 04-05-23-002A dated August 4, 2005 for Rotor Minimum Allowable Thickness After Refinish.
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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.