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Apr 23, 2009 | 09:08 PM

blackvetterzo6

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Padlet the wrong way

Put a front padlet just one in the wrong way. Car made a horrible sound braking. Never made it out of the driveway. Pulled tire and now have a nice ring around my rotor about 1/8 inch wide. Any way to physicially remove this? Some kind of cloth or grit paper.
Thanks, i'm a idiot

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:33 PM

johny125

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You're not an idiot, I did the same thing on my wife's car and I have been changing brakes for 30 years. Unfortunately, I had to replace her rotor, but they might be able to turn yours professionally if the groove is not too deep.

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:37 PM

blackvetterzo6

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Thats what i was thinking. I was going to try garnet paper, but i mind as well have it turned.

Apr 23, 2009 | 09:44 PM

blackvetterzo6

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Just checked GM websight. Am i reading it right, ZO6 stock rotors are 100 bucks a piece.Thats almost cheaper then havivg it turned. I thought they were like 300 a piece. NICE

Apr 23, 2009 | 10:34 PM

Bill Curlee

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Originally Posted by blackvetterzo6

Just checked GM websight. Am i reading it right, ZO6 stock rotors are 100 bucks a piece.Thats almost cheaper then havivg it turned. I thought they were like 300 a piece. NICE

Check NAPA for a better price!!! So me a picture of the damaged rotor

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Apr 23, 2009 | 10:47 PM

blackvetterzo6

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Bill i think it's pad build up. I suck at sending pictures. I swapped out track pads to OEM and now when braking easy i hear grinding. Will check more out tomorrow, but i never remember hearing this before.
Thanks for the comments.

Apr 23, 2009 | 10:51 PM

Turbooo2u

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Is this a job for weekend mechanics? How many miles did you go before you needed new pads?

Apr 24, 2009 | 06:05 AM

blackvetterzo6

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Tracked the car over last weekend, so i swapped pads out.Not that big a deal. Theres 6 padlets for each front brake and while you put them in they fall out. Simple mistake if your not careful.But seeing your mods you know what i'm talking about. I mechanically do everything i can to keep the car from the dealer.