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Front rotors

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by stokka, Jun 16, 2017.

  1. Jun 18, 2017 at 7:28 AM
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  2. Jun 18, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    When you turn them, do you turn both sides?
     
  3. Jun 18, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    Here is what that article says:

    A common misconception when rotors are referred to as “warped” is that they are no longer straight when rotating (similar to how a bicycle wheel gets warped).

    For cars, in order for that to be the case, the rotors themselves would have to be defective as the temperature required to make metal that resilient soft enough to simply bend would be tremendous.

    Instead, the warping really refers to the flat surface of the rotor becoming uneven.

    Glazing the brake rotor with material from the brake pad.

    Wearing down the surface of the rotor and making harder spots in the metal stay slightly raised off the surface.
     
  4. Jun 18, 2017 at 9:20 AM
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    Yes it says the above. But also it says this:

    WHAT DO WARPED ROTORS FEEL LIKE?
    There are a few symptoms to look for when it comes to diagnosing warped rotors:

    • If the brake rotors are glazed over, you may hear excessive squeaking when the brakes are applied or even smell burning rubber.

    • If the braking suddenly becomes jittery and inconsistent, the brake rotors should be the first suspect.

    • If the vehicle vibrates when coming to a stop, the brake rotor is likely warped.


      I find it plausable that going down from a summit of say 3000 feet to sea level using your breakes (not that i have done it) will produce tremendous amount of heat. Also it is important how exacly you cool down your metal - I personally warped a knife made out of 1095 carbon still using uneaven cooldown.

      So do you think that the last bullet point from above is to be ignored?
     
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    Instead, the warping really refers to the flat surface of the rotor becoming uneven.

    They are using the terminology but the rotors don't warp.

    Best of luck to you op
     
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