Rotor Question.....
#1
Rotor Question.....
I ordered some new rotors and they should be here this week.......
My question is, does anything have to be done to the rotors before i install them orcan I just install them right out of the box???
Also, if anyone has a link that explains how to change the rotors out, please post it here....
thanks...
My question is, does anything have to be done to the rotors before i install them orcan I just install them right out of the box???
Also, if anyone has a link that explains how to change the rotors out, please post it here....
thanks...
#3
RE: Rotor Question.....
Changing them is a cakewalk. As for any prep, if they are coated with a film of oil clean them good with Brakeclean. Unless they were not stored flat, or banged around during shipping, you should be ok. If they were not stored properly, they could have a warp and would need to be trued on a brake lathe.
#4
RE: Rotor Question.....
If they are warped out of spec as indicated by a dial indicator
on the vehicle, I would return them instead of turning them
true. Never had a good turning job and buy new rotors when
worn out or scored.[:@]
on the vehicle, I would return them instead of turning them
true. Never had a good turning job and buy new rotors when
worn out or scored.[:@]
#5
RE: Rotor Question.....
would i be able to rotate them by hand and see if it is warped so i dont have to go through the trouble of installing them before finding out they are crap?
#6
RE: Rotor Question.....
Don't forget about this: If you need to compress the piston.........(rears only)
http://www.etoolcart.com/browseproducts/Rear-Brake-Piston-Tool----LIS28600.HTML
http://www.etoolcart.com/browseproducts/Rear-Brake-Piston-Tool----LIS28600.HTML
#9
RE: Rotor Question.....
Sometimes you won't have clearance when putting the caliper w/ pads back on the rotor, therefore needing to compress the caliper further in to give you clearance. I've never used a special tool.. When needed, we grab a c-clamp and compress the caliper till you have room.
#10
RE: Rotor Question.....
You can't tell if they are warped out of the box. Have done many new ones(removed warped ones), never got a warped new one though they were high quality ones purchased at local auto parts stores; not sure about getting certain brands shipped to you direct. You definitely want USA made I can yell you that!!