rich21 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 my front rotors where vibrating real bad so i just bought new ones and new brake pads. ebc green stuff and just regular rotors. they were good for a little bit but now its coming back again. how do you keep rotors from warping? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monarch Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 1. Use only genuine Toyota pads and rotors. 2. Become a calmer, gentler driver who avoids abrupt stops and who turns off the overdrive or uses lower gears to control vehicle speed on long downgrades. 3. Buy a torque wrench and check/adjust the wheel nut torque every time the wheels are removed for any reason. Many shops overtorque the nuts or torque them unevenly and this can lead to warped rotors. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPI Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 1. Use only genuine Toyota pads and rotors.2. Become a calmer, gentler driver who avoids abrupt stops and who turns off the overdrive or uses lower gears to control vehicle speed on long downgrades. 3. Buy a torque wrench and check/adjust the wheel nut torque every time the wheels are removed for any reason. Many shops overtorque the nuts or torque them unevenly and this can lead to warped rotors. Very well put. Please torque your wheels down to 80 foot pounds. JPI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rich21 Posted April 11, 2004 Author Share Posted April 11, 2004 thanks alot that was very helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackSC4 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 what does turning off overdrive do for rotors?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sadistic Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Downshifts, instead of using the brakes to decelerate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OKSC3 Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 Break the new rotors and pads in properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 check for binding brake calipers.. this can cause your rotors to overheat and warp. It is quite common problem to... have the calipers checked and lubricated with a silicone grease. Also check the seals are intact too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew_McNally Posted April 11, 2004 Share Posted April 11, 2004 EBC Greenstuff pads get very hot - this can lead to warping of the rotors, especially if you have an auto and spend a lot of time with your foot on the brakes. hot pads, on rotors for long times - warping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF3 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 I don't think EBC Greenstuff are worth it anymore. It's designed and tested on and for the track with crossdrilled and slotted rotors. It shouldn't be used on street cars. I'd swap to the Supra Brake kits, and increase your chances braking. BTW: why are you on your brakes so much?? <_< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikee72 Posted April 12, 2004 Share Posted April 12, 2004 http://www.stoptech.com/whitepapers/warped_rotors_myth.htm 'Nuff said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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