Brake rotor difference?
Melting Slicks
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From: Tampa Bay, Go BUCS!!!Go Rays!!!Go Lightning!!!
St. Jude Donor '12-'13-'14
you'd have to define "life of the car".
Rotors don't last forever. They wear just like everything else does. Think about it, they work from friction....
Life of the car for most of us is measured in years, not miles. Those that have daily drivers WILL have to replace the rotors. Probably at about 85-100K miles if there are no contributing factors. The rest of us will probably never see 100K miles and, hence, will never need to change the rotors.
Heck, most of us will never need to change the pads either,
Rotors don't last forever. They wear just like everything else does. Think about it, they work from friction....
Life of the car for most of us is measured in years, not miles. Those that have daily drivers WILL have to replace the rotors. Probably at about 85-100K miles if there are no contributing factors. The rest of us will probably never see 100K miles and, hence, will never need to change the rotors.
Heck, most of us will never need to change the pads either,
Race Director
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From: San Diego CA
Cryo-treated rotors DO last longer - hence my statement about not having to change my PowerSlots for a long, long time, if ever. My 01 has less than 40K miles on it and I drive it three times per week.
Melting Slicks
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
We have seen cryo rotors crack and shatter faster then stock rotors.
the metallurgy behind cryo treatment of anything is boarder line scam.
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From: Lake Mary Florida
The silica in the pad material is the component that cleans the rotor upon each swipe. If you are getting excessive build up, you have a pad problem and either need to install a new set and/or change brands of pads.
Performing a bedding procedure should clear up any pulsing problem. It is not recommended to machine a rotor. They are too inexpensive to waste money on machining which reduces the amount of material and removes the coating. Just as well replace them with OEM new for under $90. each.
The hats are painted with gray zinc based paint to reduce corrosion from the manufacturer.
Performing a bedding procedure should clear up any pulsing problem. It is not recommended to machine a rotor. They are too inexpensive to waste money on machining which reduces the amount of material and removes the coating. Just as well replace them with OEM new for under $90. each.
The hats are painted with gray zinc based paint to reduce corrosion from the manufacturer.
