str8dwn Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 With all the traffic in ATL, my rotors keep getting 'warped' and need to be resurfaced. Is this avoidable via aftermarket rotors? After say 5k miles, under heavy braking, the steering wheel pulses or wobbles. Suggestions on a remedy? Approx how many times can a rotor be surfaced before it needs to be replaced? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lgtsoon Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 next time you resurface the rotors don't use oem pads. i had the same problem and put on hawk hps pads and haven't had a problem since. the factory pads are known to leave deposits on the rotors and cause the problems you described. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
str8dwn Posted April 17, 2009 Author Share Posted April 17, 2009 Fantastic, thanks. In the past I was hesitant to replace the oem pads b/c they were so new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cseagle08 Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Rotors can be turned as many times as you want so long as it still meets the minimum thickness (usually stamped on the rotor). Aftermarket rotors will warp just as quick as the stock ones. I've used power slot rotors on a Camaro SS they lasted right up until a full on hard stop from about 85->0. I finally just went and bought cheap Duralast ones from Auto Zone and they've been surprisingly fantastic, and cheap. I think Baer have a warranty against warping, but we all know the price of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjoe Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Are you sure it's getting warped? It could just be pad deposits that you're feeling being left on the rotors. Next time it happens, rebed the pads and see if that solves it. It's easy to do and what's better than a free process? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamal Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 yeah, it's not the rotors, it's the pads and your braking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Capacity Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Are you sure it's getting warped? It could just be pad deposits that you're feeling being left on the rotors. Next time it happens, rebed the pads and see if that solves it. It's easy to do and what's better than a free process? x2, OP do you know how to rebed the pads ? 4 or 5 hard, almost stops from 50mph to 5mph, then drive with out any stops for a mile or so. Works for me every time. 305,600miles 5/2012 ej257 short block, 8/2011 installed VF52 turbo, @20.8psi, 280whp, 300ftlbs. (SOLD). CHECK your oil, these cars use it. Engine Build - Click Here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeFromPA Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 Agreed - your rotors aren't warping, your pads are just getting hot and then you sit in traffic with the pads pressed against the rotor. Deposits are being left on the rotor, causing the steering wheel shake when you brake. Max hit the nail on the head - You need to re-bed them, and it'll go away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTkansan Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I agree. I had the same problem in ATL traffic. Rebedding solved it. THough i solved the problem permanently by going to Hawk Hp+ pads and slotted rotors. YAY for more atl people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paisan Posted April 17, 2009 Share Posted April 17, 2009 I agree with the previous posters, your rotors are not warping, you are getting pad transfer from the traffic. Re-bed and you should be fine. Also go with the HPS pads and you'll be in better shape. -mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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