My driver's side front rotor has a wide groove in it (maybe 1/2"). This is the only rotor with a groove. The other ones are fine. As I'm driving slowly, I can hear the pad (or something) rubbing against something! Anyone have any suggestions as to why this would happen?? and to only one wheel?

Thanks

 

take it to a shop and get an estimate and they can tell you whats wrong with it for free sometimes i kow big o around near me does my inspections for free. but if you can take a pic of it so we can see what you are talking about.

 

the groove is on the surface where the pad touches (if that helps...I do not have a digital camera)

 

i say the rotor is warped if its rubbing when you drive and it scuffs the pad

 

Does it vibrate while braking?? If so, it's the rotors and there either warped and need resurfacing or replacing

If it's just a noise, it's probably your pads.

 

You may have run down the pad all the way to where it's bolted to the pad's metal back. The steel bolts etc may be grooving the rotor.

Way overdue for brakejob methinks.

 

I bought new rotors and brake pads for the front. Compared to the cost of resurfacing the rotor, it was worth my money to buy new. I haven't taken a good look yet (University life keeps me busy), but I'm very sure the brakes pads are not that worn down that much. Plus, I would have definately heard the warning noise from the pads (if there is one as there should be on every pad)

 

Are you installing the rotors or having a shop do them?

The '97s are a bitch to replace!

Good luck!

 

Actually I'm getting a shop to do it. How come they are so hard?

 

I had a mojor problem w/ my rotors about 3 months ago. The pad was worn all the way down on both the front brakes. The problem was that the person who put the brake pads on b/f I got the car (May '01) put them on backwards. This is the only way the brake pad "warning system" doesn't work. I figured that out the hard way. It was only about $400 to replace the rotors and pads in front. my advice.... forget class, take it into the shop today..tomorrow.. fast.

 

Well, its all done.$110 cdn to do front rotors and brakes. It cost me about $160 for the parts, so $270 for everything. I'm satisfied with that.

dustbuster4: your were right...the guy said he had a hard time taking off the old rotors, so I'm glad I didn't try to do it myself.

 

On the '97's, you need to pull the hub to get the rotors off. On the '98/'99 models, the rotors fit over the hub, and come right off.

If you don't have the proper tool to pull the hub, you need to split the knuckle in order to get the '97 rotors off! AND THAT IS A BITCH!

 

Can you rent the tool to pull the hub??I think that autozone or one of those stores will let you won't they???What's the name of the tool?Let me guess, hub pooler!

 

i used an air hammer to get it off whe i did my h22.

 

hey Dust, how much did you spend on your crossed drilled/slotted rotors?? my rotors are warped, and sence Im gon to have to replace them, might as well get something I like