- 1. Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 21:51:40 +0930
- After being told that one of my Rostyles could not be balanced because it was 'warped' I wasn't surprised to feel a little 'pulsing' of the brake pedale when lightly braking. But when this continued
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00567.html (8,516 bytes)
- 2. RE: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 08:46:08 -0400
- Warping can be caused by: - sudden temperature changes in the materials - warn discs which have become too thin - poor quality (Peugeot had this issue with their 505 series in the eighties) - very he
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00568.html (9,469 bytes)
- 3. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:24:01 EDT
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Also, use a torque wrench set to the correct spec when you re-install. use the torque wrench on the wheel lugs as well. A lot of warping is caused by overtightening. Allen
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00575.html (8,235 bytes)
- 4. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Bullwinkle <yd3@nvc.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 09:56:53 -0600
- <<<snip>>> I can only guess that it is 'warping', so I can try to prevent it happening again? <<<snip>>> 1) Turned rotors that are now too thin. 2) Running through water when the rotors are VERY hot
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00578.html (8,112 bytes)
- 5. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Munroe" <dave@munroe.ca>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 12:08:02 -0300
- For what its worth, brake rotor warping is a perennial problem for many vehicles using original parts as well as aftermarket units. BMW in particular can't seem to make their replacement rotors last
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00580.html (9,632 bytes)
- 6. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: WSpohn4@aol.com
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 14:26:03 EDT
- You just can't expect a replacement disc that sells for small change (I've seen $15 MGB rotors) to represent decent quality compared to OEM. Problem is that most owners won't pay for OEM, assuming th
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00601.html (9,639 bytes)
- 7. RE: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 12:36:28 -0600
- Moss Motors sells Brembo rotors. Aren't they on sale right now? Around No affiliation. Larry Hoy (I've Problem is available. /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trail
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00604.html (8,065 bytes)
- 8. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Eugene Balinski <eugeneb@nni.com>
- Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 23:10:32 -0300
- This is true. I have seen it first hand on my Subaru. It was prone to disc warping when the tires were changed. After having them warped by a tire store, I had to make sure that when anyone changed o
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00637.html (8,993 bytes)
- 9. Fw: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: "Dave Munroe" <dave@munroe.ca>
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 09:08:13 -0300
- " Apparently there is now something called a "torque sticks" which is placed on the end of the air wrench between the wrench and the lug, and has lessened the tendency to warp discs. The torque stick
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00647.html (9,284 bytes)
- 10. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Ajhsys@aol.com
- Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2001 10:21:22 EDT
- - - - - - - - - - - - - They are available from Sears Craftsman, but I think they only sell them in sets, which tend to be expensive. I would like to be able to buy the ones I need for my cars. Snap
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00652.html (8,612 bytes)
- 11. Re: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Eric <eric@erickson.on.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 22:53:21 +0930
- Sorry, but still pondering this subject, I was wondering if my use of the rather outsized 15x5.5" rims and 205x15x60 sticky tyres under competition stresses could have caused this. My reason for wond
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00702.html (9,402 bytes)
- 12. RE: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 08:20:27 -0600
- the rather outsized 15x5.5" rims and 205x15x60 sticky Probably not. Rotors generally warp from heat. Larry Hoy /// /// mgs@autox.team.net mailing list /// (If they are dupes, this trailer may also c
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00706.html (7,740 bytes)
- 13. RE: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: "Dodd, Kelvin" <doddk@mossmotors.com>
- Date: Wed, 18 Jul 2001 10:18:02 -0700
- Following are a few general points that may be helpful to the list. 1. Make sure that your caliper pistons are not binding. A caliper with a stuck piston will push a brake rotor 1" from true. 2. Goo
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00714.html (8,679 bytes)
- 14. RE: Warped front discs (score: 1)
- Author: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com
- Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2001 02:38:07 -0400
- Yes it happened with me with rotors which were only 5,000 miles old. (Peugeot 505). I files a quality claim at the garage - this was granted. Repair cost three days though. Their stupid mechanic eith
- /html/mgs/2001-07/msg00763.html (10,035 bytes)
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