Sick of Warped Rotors. How to fix permanently?
09-13-2005, 03:57 AM
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Sick of Warped Rotors. How to fix permanently?
Ok, I've got an 02SE. I've got about 112,000KM's on the car and the rotors are warped for the 3rd time. The first time I replaced them, the second time I turned them. This time I want to actually fix the problem. I always check my lug nut torque, so that's not the problem.
So, my questions is: How do I permenantly fix the problem? I'm opening to replacing the rotors and calipers if that's what I need to do. However, I don't want to run off and spend $2k on a big brake kit if the rotors still warp.
So, I guess starting from the cheapest options:
1) Do the Brembo/Stillen drilled rotors warp?
2) How about using hub centric rings and the cobra rotors with 300zx calipers do these warp? (can you still get these)
3) Will the Wilwood brake kit warp?
4) Any other options I'm missing?
So, my questions is: How do I permenantly fix the problem? I'm opening to replacing the rotors and calipers if that's what I need to do. However, I don't want to run off and spend $2k on a big brake kit if the rotors still warp.
So, I guess starting from the cheapest options:
1) Do the Brembo/Stillen drilled rotors warp?
2) How about using hub centric rings and the cobra rotors with 300zx calipers do these warp? (can you still get these)
3) Will the Wilwood brake kit warp?
4) Any other options I'm missing?
09-13-2005, 04:21 AM
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first off, where are you buying the warped rotors from? if it's Nissan, that is your answer. simply buy them elsewhere.
as long as you torque your lugs, do not hose down when hot, or slam the brakes, you shouldn't get warped. possible other factors beyond my experience, but that's all i know. also turned rotors may be more likely to warp as well. you're just squeezing a few miles from them.
check the group deal on many types to choose from by automax_95 : http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374496
I got a set from him, but don't need them yet. my friend w. an 03 got slotted ones as well and loves them. if you get them from Jason, let him know i referred you.
good luck.
as long as you torque your lugs, do not hose down when hot, or slam the brakes, you shouldn't get warped. possible other factors beyond my experience, but that's all i know. also turned rotors may be more likely to warp as well. you're just squeezing a few miles from them.
check the group deal on many types to choose from by automax_95 : http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=374496
I got a set from him, but don't need them yet. my friend w. an 03 got slotted ones as well and loves them. if you get them from Jason, let him know i referred you.
good luck.
09-13-2005, 04:32 AM
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Read this article, it answers a lot of questions about brake judder and gives you the know how to stop it from happening.
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...rakedisk.shtml
http://www.stoptech.com/tech_info/wp...rakedisk.shtml
09-13-2005, 04:38 AM
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I did not put Nissan Rotors on the car when I replaced them the first time.
The lug nuts are not overtightened, and I don't brake hard, nor do I spray them off when they're hot (or cold for that matter).
The lug nuts are not overtightened, and I don't brake hard, nor do I spray them off when they're hot (or cold for that matter).
09-13-2005, 09:08 PM
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Stereodude, I replaced the OEM pads with Hawk HPS and put new Nissan rotors at the same time and so far so good. If you go that way, make sure you follow the recommended pad bedding in process. BTW, what are the symptoms in your car? Pedal vibration? Steering wheel vibration?
09-14-2005, 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Obviously you didn't read the article or you don't understand it. 
So, have you followed the tips of the article and not had any "judder" problems since?
09-14-2005, 04:25 AM
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Originally Posted by GimmeTorq
BTW, what are the symptoms in your car? Pedal vibration? Steering wheel vibration?
09-14-2005, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Stereodude
So, have you followed the tips of the article and not had any "judder" problems since?
3 years, over 60,000 miles, 2nd set of pads, perfectly smooth brakes.
09-14-2005, 12:07 PM
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Just to add to the mix- I was having persistent warped rotors on my 2000 ever since I bought it, I even tried Matt Blehm's BlehmCo BBK with the 6th gen rotors (OEM Nissan rotors), still warped those within 3 months.
The next time around I changed my calipers (they were showing signs of sticking, though, so that's what triggered my attention) along with using cross-drilled/slotted 6th gen iRotors with Bendix IQ Titanium pads. That was almost 1 year ago and it's been *flawless* ever since. I'm wondering if the Calipers were the magic bullet.
I used reman. Cardone-brand OEM-size calipers from Advance Auto Parts.
The next time around I changed my calipers (they were showing signs of sticking, though, so that's what triggered my attention) along with using cross-drilled/slotted 6th gen iRotors with Bendix IQ Titanium pads. That was almost 1 year ago and it's been *flawless* ever since. I'm wondering if the Calipers were the magic bullet.
I used reman. Cardone-brand OEM-size calipers from Advance Auto Parts.
09-14-2005, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by njmaxseltd
Yes,
3 years, over 60,000 miles, 2nd set of pads, perfectly smooth brakes.
3 years, over 60,000 miles, 2nd set of pads, perfectly smooth brakes.
09-14-2005, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Stereodude
The symptoms are always a slight vibration in the steering wheel that gets worse under heavy braking. I can't say that I've really noticed a pedal vibration.
09-14-2005, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Stereodude
The symptoms are always a slight vibration in the steering wheel that gets worse under heavy braking. I can't say that I've really noticed a pedal vibration.
09-14-2005, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GimmeTorq
You won't break the bank with this option either (about $68 for Nissan OEM rotors each and about $60 for front Hawk HPS pads). Good luck.
09-15-2005, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by n3985
To the guys who have Hawk HPS pads now, do your squeel a lot? I had these pads on my old car, stopping was terrific, but every stop and tap of brakes I would get crazy squeeling noises.
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