Warping Rotors
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Warping Rotors
Yes, I already searched extensivley
I got the car with 50k miles (2001 430), with what I assume were original Rotors. I put 18" G35 wheels on it, and I drive pretty hard. I warped the rotors within a year(12k miles). i put up with it for a while, and then started searching to try to find replacement rotors that are less likeley to warp. After many days of searching, I came to the conclusion that if not opting for a BBK, that the high dollare aftermarket rotors/pads warp just as easily...so i bought a cheap set of rotors/pads from autozone. They felt great for a few months, but now are warped worse then before(3500 miles later). not noticible at low speeds...but brake hard 60mph + and hold onto your hat !
are there any reasonable priced rotors/pads that are less likely to warp ? is bbk the only way to stop the warping (what is the cheapest bbk)
also I have a new set of 18" is350 wheels that i have to get new tires for/install. I dont plan on buying BBK but if i cant get rid of this warp might be forced. Anyone got advice ??
I got the car with 50k miles (2001 430), with what I assume were original Rotors. I put 18" G35 wheels on it, and I drive pretty hard. I warped the rotors within a year(12k miles). i put up with it for a while, and then started searching to try to find replacement rotors that are less likeley to warp. After many days of searching, I came to the conclusion that if not opting for a BBK, that the high dollare aftermarket rotors/pads warp just as easily...so i bought a cheap set of rotors/pads from autozone. They felt great for a few months, but now are warped worse then before(3500 miles later). not noticible at low speeds...but brake hard 60mph + and hold onto your hat !
are there any reasonable priced rotors/pads that are less likely to warp ? is bbk the only way to stop the warping (what is the cheapest bbk)
also I have a new set of 18" is350 wheels that i have to get new tires for/install. I dont plan on buying BBK but if i cant get rid of this warp might be forced. Anyone got advice ??
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Read this Raybestos Warning on "Lightweight" Rotors. This may be the case with those Autozone Rotors. Just an idea. I have no personal experience with them.
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im not concerned about dust , and i would rather have noise and have good stopping power.
I will check those rotors out. Thanks.
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Read this Raybestos Warning on "Lightweight" Rotors. This may be the case with those Autozone Rotors. Just an idea. I have no personal experience with them.
stilll......after 3500 miles u went through ANOTHER set rotors! ouch. just get some rotora rotors and some hawk pads and call it a day 
"just my $0.02 n with the way every1 complaining about the economy i guess it will soon become my $0.0002....hell even my company started layoffs today 02/03/09"
"just my $0.02 n with the way every1 complaining about the economy i guess it will soon become my $0.0002....hell even my company started layoffs today 02/03/09"
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stilll......after 3500 miles u went through ANOTHER set rotors! ouch. just get some rotora rotors and some hawk pads and call it a day
"just my $0.02 n with the way every1 complaining about the economy i guess it will soon become my $0.0002....hell even my company started layoffs today 02/03/09"
"just my $0.02 n with the way every1 complaining about the economy i guess it will soon become my $0.0002....hell even my company started layoffs today 02/03/09"
i was looking at hawk when i put these pos pads/rotors on. which hawk do you go with ? you never warp ? i miss my smooth lexus
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