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March 17, 2015
BRAKE ROTOR CARE DURING NEW VEHICLE STORAGE
This bulletin has been amended to include the newest models and model years, and amend the tire
pressure specification for storage. Please discard previous versions of this bulletin.
APPLIED VEHICLES: New unsold Infiniti Dealer in-stock units equipped with wheel protector covers
SERVICE INFORMATION
For vehicles delivered to the dealers with wheel protector covers:

Do not remove the wheel protector covers during Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) unless the vehicle is
being delivered to a customer.
NOTE: Cut small “X” holes in the wheel protector covers to access the transmitters (valve stems). For
storage purposes, adjust tire pressures to 5 psi above the Cold Tire Pressure specification listed on the
Tire and Loading Information label.

Leave the wheel protector covers on the road wheels for the duration of the storage period, up to six (6)
months.
NOTE: The wheel protector covers should be removed no later than 6 months after their installation
date.

Move the vehicle so that the tires rotate 90°, in one direction only, every 30 days of storage.

Remove the wheel protector covers and install any wheel trim as applicable at the time of customer
delivery.

Wheel protector covers help prevent cosmetic rotor corrosion (See Figure 1).
Figure 1
Infiniti Bulletins are intended for use by qualified technicians, not 'do-it-yourselfers'. Qualified technicians are properly trained
individuals who have the equipment, tools, safety instruction, and know-how to do a job properly and safely. NOTE: If you believe
that a described condition may apply to a particular vehicle, DO NOT assume that it does. See your Infiniti dealer to determine if this
applies to your vehicle.
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COSMETIC ROTOR CORROSION REMOVAL PROCEDURE
NOTE: It is the dealer’s responsibility to perform the cosmetic corrosion removal procedure. It is not covered
under warranty.
Examples of cosmetic rotor corrosion:
Figure 2
If, at the time of sale, there is cosmetic rotor corrosion when the protector covers are removed:
1. Drive and brake the vehicle 10 times from 30 MPH to 0 MPH.
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2. After driving and braking, inspect the rotors for brake pad marks.

If the rotors do not have pad marks after the driving and braking procedure is complete, do not
machine the rotors.
Pad mark before driving
and braking
No pad mark after
driving and braking
Figure 3

If any rotor has a pad mark after driving and braking, machine the rotors using an on-car lathe:
 If there is a pad mark on the front rotor(s), machine both front rotors.
 If there is a pad mark on the rear rotor(s), machine both rear rotors.
NOTE: Machine rotors using an “on-car” brake lathe. Make a light cut with the lathe set to slow
advance.
NOTE: It is the dealer’s responsibility to perform the cosmetic corrosion removal procedure. It is
not covered under warranty.
Pad mark before driving
and braking
Pad mark after driving
and braking
Figure 4

When reinstalling the wheels – make sure to use a torque wrench to tighten the lugs nuts. Tighten the
lug nuts as described in the appropriate Service Manual to the correct torque spec.
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