I'm hooked! Blame The Critic and Hangfire. I installed new front brake pads and rotors yesterday and have to admit that I like using a dial gauge to check runout. My first rotor was good at 0.002 and the second one started at about 0.003. By changing the rotor position I was able to get both rotors below 0.001. Cool playtoy. The job probably would have been o.k. as is, but it's always fun to take it to the next level.
FYI: 2014 (April '13) Jeep Patriot 85K miles on OEM brakes. First time trying EBC rotors and Ultimax2 pads. First time OCD painting of rusty calipers and bracket, LOL = day long brake job. There IS a jack stand behind the jack.
Based on o.k. YouTube review - Harbor Freight dial gauge that will see very infrequent use:
https://www.harborfreight.com/Clamping-Dial-Indicator-63656.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykM5xjUU3LQ
Edit: Maybe should be moved to tool section?
FYI: 2014 (April '13) Jeep Patriot 85K miles on OEM brakes. First time trying EBC rotors and Ultimax2 pads. First time OCD painting of rusty calipers and bracket, LOL = day long brake job. There IS a jack stand behind the jack.
Based on o.k. YouTube review - Harbor Freight dial gauge that will see very infrequent use:
https://www.harborfreight.com/Clamping-Dial-Indicator-63656.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ykM5xjUU3LQ
Edit: Maybe should be moved to tool section?