UW RL

can dealers replace the rotors or resurface them under warrenty if you have a 2000 TL?

VeiLsTyleZ

i dont think so.....i asked them and they said that warranty cancels after 12k for the brakes and rotors. do you have warped rotors too...i have that problem. Im waiting to get my pads replaced then have them resurfaced. let us know if they do fix it tho~

valuetl

If mine ever warp I'll just change them to Comptech or AEM if they ever start selling them. No sence changing out your warped rotors with factory ones if they are not up to your driving syle.

ken2000ac

SH!T!!! Warped rotors ownz me.

valuetl

My first question to the dealer why did they warp in the first place and what will they do to prevent it from coming back. Resurfacing is just a temp fix.

UW RL

mine are not warped.... i think my brakes are still pretty good.. I dont usually brake hard..

cuz i was reading some CL posts and it seems like a lot of them are experiencing this kind of problem. And I guess TL's share the same rotors with the CL's....

ChucksCL-S

One cure might be using a torque wrench on the lug nuts - 75 lbs. ft. has worked for me for two years now. Let brake rotors cool before washing the car, and after a long hard stop shift to N and lift your foot off the brake so that the heat trapped under the pads can escape. This helps keep the rotors a uniform temp. Hope this helps.

MikeS

Mine were replaced (pads & rotors) at 27K. I told them about the shimey in the front end when depressing brake pedal. I said I believed there was a bulletin about. Didn't even hesitate, and did it under warranty.....

Severin

My fronts were warped at 20K. The dealer resurfaced the rotors and installed new pads. I was told that there was a memo indicating that the factory pads were responsible for the warping (heat buildup) and a different pad was being used hence. I've put on another 20K since with no problem yet.

gohawks63

I think it is covered.

I believe the TSB number is:
01-017A

I even attached a scan of the workorder on a previous post. Look here.

Blazin TL

does this go for the 2001 TLs too?

liutang

What are the symptoms of warped rotors? I think I have it (13.5k). When I slowly come to a stop, I experience vibration and jerking.

Blazin TL

i notice vibration and jerking too really only at fast speeds and hard braking, i only have 5k miles on my car

MikeS

That's it.....

unx979

just wondering, could the jerking some of you guys are feeling from hard braking be from the ABS?

ssk0771

my rotor is wraped also and mine is 2002 TL-S. I only had the car for 6 month and has 14K. I need to take it to the dealer to see if it would be covered by warrently

liutang

No. I've had the ABS go off before. It's a totally different. It almost feels like the car is coming to a stop on a bumpy road. Only it's not.

UW RL

hm.. maybe i should bring my car to the dealer and have them replace the rotors and pads even though i don't have any problems. i never tailgate so i never hard brake...

gohawks63

There's a difference. If you notice a vibration while moving (without braking) that seems to get worse around a certain speed, (i.e. 50-55 mph), but diminishes above or below that, you most likely just have a wheel that's out of balance.

It happens from time to time and should only cost you $10-$20 to get it rebalanced at a local tire shop.

Rotor warping is when you notice a vibration in your steering wheel when you brake. If you're braking at high speed, sometimes it feels like the whole car shudders.

For Blazin TL who asked if it affects the 2001 TL, the answer is yes. Check out my sig and my previous post.

gohawks63

Good luck trying to get them replace parts if you don't have a problem.

Shoofin

after 27k miles, my rotors were changed once, then the second set were shaved....TL brakes suck ass.
Ed

Blazin TL

thanks goaub, i'm going to get that replaced, i need to go any ways my alternator has broke loose (second time), then i need to take it to the body shop to take care of the dents...oh man, when i get alil money saved for mods, i'm stuck paying repairs...

Guest

They havecut mine twice and replaced them once so far and I'm at 47,000 miles all under warranty. They do have a recent service bulletin where they are suppose to replace the pads and cut rotor or replace if necessary. The pads that use create less heat but have an incredible amount of fade. Kinda makes the car a little scary to drive, but as long as my rotors don't warp again I prefer the fading.

Shane