System Specifications

2005 Chevrolet TrailBlazer 4WD V8-5.3L VIN MSECTION System Specifications
Front Brakes
^ Rotor Discard Thickness * 27.5 mm (1.08 inch)
^ Rotor Thickness (new) 29.0 mm (1.14 inch)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.051 mm (0.002 in)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm (0.059 in)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 in)
Rear Brakes
^ Rotor Discard Thickness * 18.50 mm (0.728 in)
^ Rotor Thickness (new) 20.0 mm (0.787 in)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Lateral Runout 0.051 mm (0.002 in)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Scoring 1.50 mm (0.059 in)
^ Rotor Maximum Allowable Thickness Variation 0.025 mm (0.001 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 thickness specifications.

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