Second set of rotors that are warped-what am i doing wrong?

 

mine are warped too.....4-5 weeks old, brembo rotors and new pads. im pretty pissed

 

Damn..then what is the best to go with? Rotora??

 

well im about to get wheels so.......im thinking rotora BBK, its not that much, considering the price of other kits.

 

I want to go with Bremo, but TSX is going soon and not worth dumping money into. I just don't know how i keep doing it

 

I got Rotora bbk and haven't had the problem yet.

 

Thats because you dont drive your car.

 

Mine are warped too and there is no way I'm going back to the sucky OEM pads and rotors when I get them replaced. It sounds like Brembo is not all its cracked up to be... so I should get Rotora???

 

You follow too close and brake too hard. Also, when braking it's a good idea NOT to apply constant pressure allowing them to heat up. Bottom line is this, slow down, don't follow too close and plan your stops.

My stock rotors warped after the second set because the moron who turned them went beyond spec. I have had my Brembos on now for 2 years with no problems.

 

exactly what he said. It also helps if you don't panic stop often on an uneven road surface.

I have about 35K miles on my tl and I believe I haven't even used 50% of my pads yet and no sign of warping.

I also tend to not use my brakes when possible. That is achieved by planning my stops as well as proper following distance.

 

But you have 3G TL I don't think they have had problems with the rotors. It's pretty common on the 2nd Gen CL & TL

 

i think i remember hearing that when you wash your car be sure to let the brakes cool down if you've been driving hard before hitting them with the hose as this can also lead to warping

 

^ yeah ive heard that too. and also you should downshift when slowing down

 

How are you torqueing your wheels onto the car? if your using an impact gun or a breaker bar that's your problem, always make sure you use a torque wrench.

Its not a good idea to press on your brake pedal hard at a stop after the brakes have been used a lot(i.e. they are very hot), if you know your going to be at a light or stop sign for a while stop short and inch forward every few seconds so constant pressure is not on one spot.

Other then that keep panic stopping to a minimum, don't brake while accelerating and just don't drive like an asshole and brake rotor's won't warp. What brand you use has less to do with it then people think.

 

Yea...Clutches are so much cheaper and easier to replace than brakes.

 

if he has sportshift just drop it down a gear

 

good point.

I heard somewhere that if you're going to downshift (which i think many people do), matching the RPM's (e.g. heel/toe) actually helps with transmission life?

 

Whether you're driving a manual or auto (with SS), engine braking through proper use of downshifting is a great method to prevent premature warping. A proper braking technique, like :killer: mentioned always helps.

 

When you are guys are installing the rotors, are you doing them yourselves? Or letting a shop do it for you? A few things to keep in mind with rotors that keep warping, even aftermarket ones is to use a torque wrench when torquing. I believe on the TSX and probably a few other acura models is 35lbs on the torque wrench when torquing down the lugs. Some places use an impact wrench that can deliver as much as 400lbs of torque on your lugs thereby stressing your rotors. 2nd thing to remember is always tighten in a star pattern and do it as slow as possible. Then follow proper break in procedure. follow these steps and you shouldn't have as many warped rotors. IF you still have warped rotors you are probably driving like crazy. lol

 

brake too hard?

 

Alin10123, did you mean 85lbs?

 

The rotors are OEM. I've only been through one set of brake pads and I just hit 50k. I downshift for braking and don't follow too closely

 

I hope so cause at 35 lb-ft of torque, those lugs would come off in no time.

 

I dont think it will help help the tranny, but it will lead to a longer clutch life.

 

synchros

 

Rev matching alone wont save syncros as far as i know. You would need to take it a step further and double clutch.

 

2nd gen TL ... 104,000km (65k miles) and still on original OEM pads/rotors without warping (60/40 city/hwy driving). I must drive like a granny. I think I will have to change the fronts. Considering my good luck, I'm going to order OEM parts -- just install 'em with my uncle instead of being ripped off by the dealership.

As others have said -- don't drive with a lead foot and look far ahead of you to see if you're gonna have to use the brakes. (Something I learned at BMW driving school)

 

if you get x drilled roters does it prevent warping? i want to be able to drive my car like an idiot and not have to worry about the roters

 

I think Honda definitely has a problem with warped rotors.

My CL had warped rotors twice. My fiancee's father has a 2001 CL-S and his warped twice as well. My parents 2003 Accord had warped rotors, and my parents drive like old people.

My friend and 2 uncles have 2003 Accords as well and all of their rotors warped.

I had my 2003 Z and drove that car harder than any other car I've owned and I never had a problem of warped rotors. In addition, my parents have a 1999 Maxima and never had a problem as well.

 

Thats actually making me think. My dad just told me I have to bring his MDX in because his rotors are warped. He doesn't drive the MDX hard at all. I guess OEM is shit-what upgrade does everyone recommend-im getting mixed reviews with everything. And the next question is if its even worth it-the car is still covered up warranty, and is going to be sold within the next 4 months.

 

I'd say definitely not. I'd stick with OEM, get it fixed under warranty and move on when the car is sold in 4 months

 

Will they replace the rotors under warranty? My dad has 49,300 miles and needs to get his resurfaced, wonder if the dealer will change them out. Any TSB out there for the 02 RL?

 

On my Acura, they replaced them both times under warranty. I think it depends on the dealer. I'm not sure what happened with my parents though and their Accord. Not sure about the RL unfortunately.