i know a few things that causes the rotors to warp like, heat, improper torquing and material used on brake pads. But What else that might possible affect the rotor to warp?????
2007-01-25 15:58:23 · 12 answers · asked by Rey r 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Motorcycles
I had one warp once due to very hard braking right before I slid into a deep puddle. The rotors were hot then got some *very* cold water on them before they had a chance to cool off. Warped the damn thing to hell.
2007-01-25 16:15:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
One main reason you could be having such a problem is poor quality parts, another is if the brakes are sticking, or if you use old pads with a new rotor or resurfaced rotor, also you could be braking improperly, or using a resurfaced or cheaper rotor that with slightly warped rims could cause them to warp, plus if any vehicle sits too long under extreme temperatures etc. Personally I go through med grade rotors and pads etc within about 3 to 5 yrs of driving believe it or not but to me how you use you're brakes is critical to how long they end up lasting. I use to drive for a living and I've seen mechanics changing the exact same vehicles all around on it every 2 or 3 wks all due to drivers being far to hard on the brakes and over all vehicle. Hope that helps and best of luck.By the way I never resurface any rotors if their warped bec to me you can't fully straighten the warped rotor out and this could be exactly why you've this problem , as well as using lower grade rotors to start with.
2016-05-24 00:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard braking causes rotors to warp due to the heat involved, but they wouldn't warp if they were engineered for the severe conditions of the application.
But because the goal on performance bikes is weight reduction, often corners are cut on heavy things like rotors.
You can try to get them surfaced to get rid of the warpage, but 99 times out of 100 they'll tell you that either the warpage is to severe, or the material the rotor is made from is surface hardened and they can only be surfaced a minute little bit before they have to be replaced.
2007-01-25 16:05:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Most of my experiences with warped rotors are from sticking brake calipers causing the rotor to overheat. Clean and inspect your calipers to see if they are working properly, leaving the correct space when released between the brake pads and the rotor. You may need a new caliper.
2007-01-25 16:10:43 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your calipers may need rebuilding or replacing. If faulty, they would cause drag and the heat generated will warp your rotors.
2007-01-25 16:04:30 · answer #5 · answered by Rick B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the main causes is a defect in manufacturing. A variance in the rotor's thickness by .1mm around its' entire circumference will not be noticeable for many, many miles. However, down the road it will wear even more uneven and you will get ever increasing vibration
2007-01-25 17:03:54 · answer #6 · answered by AtchWedd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very important you know the brand you're using. Never assume rotors of any brand to be your life-partner. Some are not SIRIM approved. Only use brands recommended by manufacturers.
2007-01-25 16:09:00 · answer #7 · answered by Lacieles 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Heat, with misalignment of caliper to disc.
A floating disc will not heat warp as much or as easy as a non floating disc.
2007-01-25 20:48:01 · answer #8 · answered by strech 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Excessive braking, riding the brakes through town or on a downslope.
too much heat.
2007-01-25 16:43:55 · answer #9 · answered by Cody A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
technically if you hit something with it hard enough it could i think.
#1 is heat though. its hard to damage one by improper torquing or the brake pad material.
2007-01-25 16:05:09 · answer #10 · answered by Kyle M 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋