Circular scratch on my slotted rotor.
05-25-2016, 06:12 PM
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Circular scratch on my slotted rotor.
I just installed slotted rotors front and back but on the driver rear there's a circular scratch on the top portion after driving. What could it be.
First picture is the rotor I'm talking about. The 2nd picture is the rotor with no issue in the front. Also no noise is being made when driving.
First picture is the rotor I'm talking about. The 2nd picture is the rotor with no issue in the front. Also no noise is being made when driving.
05-25-2016, 06:50 PM
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I honestly dont see anything 
05-25-2016, 06:55 PM
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Now I see it!
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05-25-2016, 06:58 PM
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Does it look sort of like something mildly abrasive might have come in contact with the rotor while it was turning?
I've heard of that sort of thing happening before.
I've heard of that sort of thing happening before.
05-26-2016, 09:21 AM
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LOL at ssjoe...
@ cu2 thats what i was thinking, but im dont think it is the brake pad, do you think it was a one time thing that did that or is it something that is still happening as a drive...
will that scratch affect my rotor now?
@ cu2 thats what i was thinking, but im dont think it is the brake pad, do you think it was a one time thing that did that or is it something that is still happening as a drive...
will that scratch affect my rotor now?
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05-26-2016, 09:33 AM
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whoa, wait.. am I going crazy?
Look at pic #1- look at where the slot ends.
Look at pic #2 and where the slot ends.
Did you buy ebay-special-straight-from-China-rotors, where the guy couldn't even create equal length slots? I'd be more concerned about the quality of what you bought, as opposed to a circular scratch on a surface that is meant to endure crazy amounts of friction...
Look at pic #1- look at where the slot ends.
Look at pic #2 and where the slot ends.
Did you buy ebay-special-straight-from-China-rotors, where the guy couldn't even create equal length slots? I'd be more concerned about the quality of what you bought, as opposed to a circular scratch on a surface that is meant to endure crazy amounts of friction...
05-26-2016, 09:35 AM
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I don't know man. I looked at the pictures and don't see anything abnormal. It just looks like a normal rotor.Drive a bit more and see if it wears away.
Look fine to me, I wouldn't worry about it. YMMV though.
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whoa, wait.. am I going crazy?
Look at pic #1- look at where the slot ends.
Look at pic #2 and where the slot ends.
Did you buy ebay-special-straight-from-China-rotors, where the guy couldn't even create equal length slots? I'd be more concerned about the quality of what you bought, as opposed to a circular scratch on a surface that is meant to endure crazy amounts of friction...
Look at pic #1- look at where the slot ends.
Look at pic #2 and where the slot ends.
Did you buy ebay-special-straight-from-China-rotors, where the guy couldn't even create equal length slots? I'd be more concerned about the quality of what you bought, as opposed to a circular scratch on a surface that is meant to endure crazy amounts of friction...
05-26-2016, 09:37 AM
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...ooooorrrrrrr... it could be a rolling deathtrap! 
05-26-2016, 09:37 AM
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I think he's referring to the general circular pattern on the rotor after braking, as opposed to the thatched look of the brand new rotor... 
I don't know what to say
I don't know what to say
05-26-2016, 09:37 AM
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just plastidip it..
05-26-2016, 09:40 AM
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Always jumping right to the plastidip. 
He should try buffing it out first.
Like with a mildly abrasive organic compound compressed into a pad like structure. Apply constant and uniform force via a circular piston.
That will likely fix it up.
If that doesn't work, then Plastidip.
He should try buffing it out first.
Like with a mildly abrasive organic compound compressed into a pad like structure. Apply constant and uniform force via a circular piston.
That will likely fix it up.
If that doesn't work, then Plastidip.
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05-26-2016, 09:42 AM
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05-26-2016, 09:44 AM
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Always jumping right to the plastidip.
He should try buffing it out first.
Like with a mildly abrasive organic compound compressed into a pad like structure. Apply constant and uniform force via a circular piston.
That will likely fix it up.
If that doesn't work, then Plastidip.
He should try buffing it out first.
Like with a mildly abrasive organic compound compressed into a pad like structure. Apply constant and uniform force via a circular piston.
That will likely fix it up.
If that doesn't work, then Plastidip.
That's what got him in this mess in the first place!!
05-26-2016, 09:50 AM
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05-26-2016, 09:54 AM
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whoa, wait.. am I going crazy?
Look at pic #1- look at where the slot ends.
Look at pic #2 and where the slot ends.
Did you buy ebay-special-straight-from-China-rotors, where the guy couldn't even create equal length slots? I'd be more concerned about the quality of what you bought, as opposed to a circular scratch on a surface that is meant to endure crazy amounts of friction...
Look at pic #1- look at where the slot ends.
Look at pic #2 and where the slot ends.
Did you buy ebay-special-straight-from-China-rotors, where the guy couldn't even create equal length slots? I'd be more concerned about the quality of what you bought, as opposed to a circular scratch on a surface that is meant to endure crazy amounts of friction...
05-26-2016, 09:56 AM
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IN the buffing process in a circular motion with some organic compound, wouldn't it be idea to put some sort of oil or lubricant ? That might prevent further scratches...
05-26-2016, 09:58 AM
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This is my new favorite thread.
I heard doing multiple power stops and then immediately spraying down rotors with water helps with strain hardening the material! Could prevent further scratches
I heard doing multiple power stops and then immediately spraying down rotors with water helps with strain hardening the material! Could prevent further scratches
05-26-2016, 10:00 AM
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05-26-2016, 10:26 AM
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make sure you are travelling at least 150mph before trying to apply the brakes though
05-26-2016, 10:34 AM
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Is it just on the one side?
No bolts scraping? No noise? No nothing?
No bolts scraping? No noise? No nothing?
05-26-2016, 10:38 AM
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When is Justin gunna join this thread??
JUSTIN where you at???!!
JUSTIN where you at???!!
05-26-2016, 10:44 AM
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05-26-2016, 10:48 AM
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hey, i get my kicks out of helping first...then after repeated mistakes, i'll go in.
as far as the OP, I only see cross-hatch marks, no swirls or anything that looks like a foreign object or debris in the way. (except maybe Drake sitting there)
OP has nothing to worry about with his rotors.
and all he will get from splashing the rotors with water after a drive is steam. and maybe some surface rust, but by no means is a concern for safety.
as far as the OP, I only see cross-hatch marks, no swirls or anything that looks like a foreign object or debris in the way. (except maybe Drake sitting there)
OP has nothing to worry about with his rotors.
and all he will get from splashing the rotors with water after a drive is steam. and maybe some surface rust, but by no means is a concern for safety.
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05-26-2016, 11:22 AM
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It's fine.
Do nothing.
Fer serious.
Do nothing.
Fer serious.
05-27-2016, 08:46 AM
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Have you been driving the car since you posted the pictures?
I'd be curious what it looks like now; if it's gotten better or worse.
I'd be curious what it looks like now; if it's gotten better or worse.
