Rotors
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05-28-2007, 09:42 PM
RE: Rotors
Im assuming you are replacing front rotors. Although this advice will also apply to rear rotors. I am also assuming you will be replacing the brake pads.
1. If the rotors dont come off, hit them hard with a hammer on the area where it meets the hub on the outside edge. ( not the area where the pads make the rotor shiny)
2. If that does not get the rotors off, hit the area hard where the pad does ride on the rotor.
3. When doing a brake job lubricate all moving components with high quality brake lube. Bushings, slides, brake pads where they touch the anchor. This is the only time in their life they get a chance to get lubed.
4. This last advice is very contraversial but turn the rotors on a lathe before installing them on your vehicle. Yes, the new rotors. This is because some rotors can warp a little bit sitting around after the manufacturer machined them. After 10,000 miles a pulsation can develop. Not everyone believes in this last advice because you are removing material off the rotor and may not be able to machine them at the next brake job.
I own an auto shop and I have made it our policy to turn all rotors and drums before they go on a vehicle. We have %0 comebacks for pedal pulsation do to warpage since we have made this policy. We also use high end Monroe, Bendix, Raybestos pads and they are sure to wear a long time. No one ever complains. Its worth the $50 of new rotors the next service.
1. If the rotors dont come off, hit them hard with a hammer on the area where it meets the hub on the outside edge. ( not the area where the pads make the rotor shiny)
2. If that does not get the rotors off, hit the area hard where the pad does ride on the rotor.
3. When doing a brake job lubricate all moving components with high quality brake lube. Bushings, slides, brake pads where they touch the anchor. This is the only time in their life they get a chance to get lubed.
4. This last advice is very contraversial but turn the rotors on a lathe before installing them on your vehicle. Yes, the new rotors. This is because some rotors can warp a little bit sitting around after the manufacturer machined them. After 10,000 miles a pulsation can develop. Not everyone believes in this last advice because you are removing material off the rotor and may not be able to machine them at the next brake job.
I own an auto shop and I have made it our policy to turn all rotors and drums before they go on a vehicle. We have %0 comebacks for pedal pulsation do to warpage since we have made this policy. We also use high end Monroe, Bendix, Raybestos pads and they are sure to wear a long time. No one ever complains. Its worth the $50 of new rotors the next service.
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