AWD DSM 1
Jun 13 2003, 08:05 AM
Finally took a few minutes to pull the tire off my car to find the constant squealing noise coming from the passenger side front wheel. Turns out the pad was wore down to the point that the wear indicator was rubbing all the time.

Time for some new brakes. As much as I'd love to do the big brake upgrade, I think that I'm gonna just have to get some stock stuff to put back on.
Anyone know if you can turn cross-drilled rotors?
Rob
AWD DSM 1
Jun 13 2003, 09:08 AM
Answered my own question... Cross drilled can't be turned... Screws up the cutting bit.
Anybody got at least a passenger side front rotor in decent shape? I'm pretty sure I have a driver's side at home.
Rob
Mike
Jun 13 2003, 10:26 AM
I wish I did bud but I dont. While we are on the discusion of brakes and rotors, I hate the ones that come from the MMMA factory. they suck. I have had my car 7 months and they were warped! GRRR. time to buy new rotors already or have these turned??? If I have these turned with they warp again??? Damn Rotors!
AWD DSM 1
Jun 13 2003, 11:25 AM
A lot of newer car's rotors aren't really thick enough to turn, especially if they are warped or deeply gouged. I'd say replace them with some nice aftermarket ones. I think that the stock rotors on a lot of cars can't handle extreme braking, Kristy has warped them on almost every car she's ever owned. I've never really had a problem, until now. I know the GM ones are especailly prone to warpage.
And yes, turned rotors would be more prone to warp.
Mike
Jun 13 2003, 03:43 PM
Thanks bud!
KOU In3
Jun 13 2003, 03:56 PM
You're welcome to the stockers from the parts car. Supposedly worked fine when it ran but they were a bitch to remove. If you want them though, they're yours. I'll look to see if I have the pads too. Could be a freebie fix that way if you're lucky.
AWD DSM 1
Jun 13 2003, 05:04 PM
Thanks Travis, but I just picked up new rotors and pads from Advance. Figure this will last until I can do the big brake upgrade.
Rob
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