Thread: Warped rotors?
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Old 06-01-2005, 10:56 AM   #5 (permalink)
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From your posts here I'm still not sure if you've identified a warped brake surface. That'd be my first goal, starting up front. Did you try holding a stationary object next to the spinning rotor before removing them?

Get before and after readings when you have them turned.

Almost any rotor/drum can handle at least one turning, assuming it hasn't been damaged by bad shoes/pads or excessive warping. You'll lose mass, so the next warping can happen earlier, but vs. buying new every time it makes economic sense for the average daily driver. I'm more picky for tow rigs or vehicles that see lots of hard braking.

Use a torque wrench on those lug nuts, especially for the rotors. Beware shops using impact guns to tighten. Uneven lug torque or even wheel surface contamination can cause rotor damage, or sometimes just feel like something warped.
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