Re: [DML] front brake rotor replacement

["B Benson" <delornut@xxxx>]

The wheel bearings are sealed and aren't the tapered timken type that many
rear wheel cars use up front. I've heated my brakes to the point they
wouldn't stop the car while hurrying around the track at Road America and
have yet had to experiance any warping problems. I suspect there may have
been a quality control problem regarding the metallurgical properties of the
brake rotors. I remember when my car was new that several owners experienced
warped rotors with-in a few thouand miles while others are still running
around today with good originals.

Bruce Benson


> Can anyone give me some pointers on replacing the front brake rotors? The
> workshop manual doesn't give any procedure for this. Should I re-pack the
> wheel bearings while I'm in there?
>
> When my mom asked me why I keep shaking the steering wheel every time I
put
> the brakes on, I figure I have been driving with this dangerous condition
> long enough. How did the rotors get warped that bad? Two hard stops in a
> row from 60mph.
> I will say that the brakes are certainly adequate to stop the car ONCE.
But
> you better give them time to cool before you stomp on it again.
>
> Walt Tampa, FL
>