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Rotors that won't warp


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The rotors on the Impala are new, yet all warped. To get them cut is like $20 each. Is there a certain brand that is better than another where i am not going to have this problem. A certain place i should go. I don't want to spend a lot on this either otherwise i am better off getting them re-cut. I need something that will hold up. Any advice? Also, can i just scuff up the pads that are on there now. They are basically new as well.

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You'll need a rotor that can disapate (sp?) heat better than what you have. Maybe something drilled, slotted? What type of driving do you do mostly - are you harder then normal on your brakes?

 

White box rotor suck ass too..my cousin hates all the "Off shore shit" brake components at the part stores lately...he will recommend going to other stores in town and buying the "good stuff" lol

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Hmm, I didn't know this. So what is the point of cutting the rotors then in the first place? When replacing the brake pads do you cut the rotors? Or why would you want to have that done?

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Hmm, I didn't know this. So what is the point of cutting the rotors then in the first place? When replacing the brake pads do you cut the rotors? Or why would you want to have that done?

get rid of any uneven-ness in them. Like, the ones I took off this Olds I just bought had some grooves in them, so I had them turned, made 'em smooth again.

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Hmm, I didn't know this. So what is the point of cutting the rotors then in the first place? When replacing the brake pads do you cut the rotors? Or why would you want to have that done?

get rid of any uneven-ness in them. Like, the ones I took off this Olds I just bought had some grooves in them, so I had them turned, made 'em smooth again.

 

So when they are grooved (rock or something gets stuck between pad and rotor)..but if they're warped buy new?? Cool - never knew this!

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Sadly, unless you actually spend some money on rotors, your not gonna get anything good.

 

Also, whats this with "scuffing the pads"? I've heard of clubl67 guys doing this when they do new brakes, makes no sense. After braking 5-6 times, any scuffs you put into the pads will be wore out.

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Visit TireRack.com and pick up a set of PowerSlot cryo-treated rotors. Spendy? Hell yes! Am I getting those for my car? Damn right! I just put new Raybestos rotors on my Impy last summer and the fuckin' rear rotors are warped yet again!

 

Also, DO NOT BUY CERAMIC PADS!!! They'll chew through your rotors like candy...

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Also, DO NOT BUY CERAMIC PADS!!! They'll chew through your rotors like candy...

I always get ceramic pads. They are cooler, noise free and dust free.

 

Rotorworks has some drilled/slotted roters that are zinc coted. They look really good.

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Some ceramics suck (like Raybestos) but others like Prostop (made by Satisfied) are very good and have characteristics of a semi-metallic pad, but without the dusting. Avoid chinese rotors like the plague. That's what GM gave you from the factory and thats why the rear rotors usually turn to shit before anything else (they'll pit, scale, groove out when the stock pads are less than half worn) and the fronts are not even ABLE to be resurfaced. Almost every GM especially newer w-bodies, the rotor thickness is bare minimum before the first cut is even performed. Bottom line get some rotors made in North America and you'll be fine for a long time.

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Sadly, unless you actually spend some money on rotors, your not gonna get anything good.

 

Also, whats this with "scuffing the pads"? I've heard of clubl67 guys doing this when they do new brakes, makes no sense. After braking 5-6 times, any scuffs you put into the pads will be wore out.

From my understanding, it creates a different surface than what mated to the rotor? Hard to explain. Its like a new pad against a new rotor cause the surfaces are no longer the same or worn in.

 

Tomorrow i will just go to napa and be like don't give me shitty rotors.

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I think i'd be looking for a slide pin issue somewhere in your system. Also ALWAYS use new pads with new rotors if there are any grooves in your current rotors.

 

my mom had a pulsing issue on her 97 GP GT and it ended up being a stuck slide on the rear caliper on the driver's side.

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The slide issue would make sense if it doesn't do it ALL the time. Some times it vilently shakes, and other times it is a softer pulsating,

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well it will get worse with hotter brakes and faster stopping speeds. If you only feel it in the pedal and not the wheel i'll be betting on something being up in the rear.

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