Re: [DML] front brake rotor replacement

["Walter" <Whalt@xxxx>]

From: <tobyp@xxxx>
<snip>
> As an aside to Walt, I read the follow-on message with more
> information about his pulsation, and I will offer the following idea.
> The fore/aft location of the front suspension lower control arm is set
> by the connection with the front anti-sway bar. If there is any wear
> or damage to the components in this connection, the alignment of the
> front wheels becomes "variable" depending on loading conditions on the
> wheel.
<snip>

I have thought a lot about this. When I put lowered front springs on my
car, I had this all apart. Even though I had new bushings to put on the
car, I re-used the old ones for now. They still looked just like the new
ones. I want to replace the lower control arms when someone finally makes a
good reproduction. I suppose either John Hervey or PJ Grady has something
by now. Immediately after having my alignment redone, the pulsation almost
stopped completely. As the new front springs settled, the alignment went
off. It is surprising how a small error in wheel alignment will worsen a
warped-rotor problem. But before I have the wheels realigned, I want to
replace my other steering rack boot.

And now I discovered a coolant leak somewhere near the fuel tank. I hope it
is just a loose hose clamp. If I did nothing but work on this car
full-time, I
might get caught up in a month or so. Ugh!

From: "Buckner, William" <William.Buckner@xxxx>
> I suggest replacement of the rotors with some
> from the premium suppliers of Delorean parts.

I hear you, but -- Are the brake rotors that the vendors sell NOS or are
they having new ones made? I would be worried that we are taking a gamble
with NOS. I have Powerstop cross-drilled rotors to put on the front of my
D. Unfortunately, they went out of production before I could get matching
rear rotors, too. If anyone still wants cross-drilled ones only for the
front, they might still have a few left in stock.

Walt Tampa, FL