Measure Rotor Thickness, Runout: Stop Pulsation Comebacks Before They Start
Let’s say a vehicle had .003″ of lateral runout when measured at the outside face of the rotor. If this vehicle is riding on 205/55R16 tires, in one mile, the high-spot with .003″ of runout goes past the caliper approximately 836 times. Over 6,000 miles, that spot on the rotor will go past the pads more than 5 million times. Every time this spot passes the pads, a little bit of the rotor’s material is removed. Over the course of those 5 million revolutions, enough material is removed to create a thickness variation that can be felt by the driver. This is why it is critical to measure thickness and runout in a brake rotor and wheel flange even if new rotors are going to be installed.
Returning Brake Rotors To ‘Like New’ Condition
When it comes to returning brake rotors to “like new” condition, it is a two-step process that can be different every time. If the vehicle has a pulsation symptom or complaint, it pays to perform a diagnostic check before machining the rotor in terms of both time and additional parts sales.
Bosch Expands QuietCast Disc Brake Rotor Line
Bosch has announced the expansion of its line of premium QuietCast brake rotors. Bosch estimates that the addition of 215 new part numbers will increase coverage to 95 percent of all vehicles in operation (VIO) and includes many late-model applications. Currently, one out of every three vehicles on the road in North America – Domestic, Asian and European – use Bosch braking components, according to the company.
New Permatex Rotor Cleaning Wipe Makes Install Quick and Easy
Convenient towelette contains no VOCs and leaves protective coating that prolongs rotor life.
Measure Rotors with Digital Micrometer
Make precise measurements with this digital micrometer available from Harbor Freight Tools.
New Raybestos Brand Brake Pads And Rotors Added For Late Model Foreign And Domestic Applications
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year, with coverage for nine makes and 13 2014 models.
New Raybestos Brand Rotor And Brake Pad Applications Added For Popular Late-Model Vehicles
Raybestos brand brake parts – a member of Brake Parts Inc. – has begun adding listings for the 2014 model year.
Changing Your Mind, Not Brake Rotors
How do you handle a pulsation or comeback? Blame the pads? The driver? Defective rotor? When you point your finger at these items, there are three fingers pointing back at YOU.
Honeywell Friction Materials Rebrands Its Drum And Rotor Program Under Bendix Brand Name
In an ongoing effort to provide premium products that technicians trust using, Honeywell Friction Materials announced it is rebranding its drum and rotor program.
Centric Parts Announces Changes To StopTech And Power Slot Sport Rotor Program
Centric Parts has announced a name change in its performance product lineup for 2013. In an effort to streamline its performance product range, the former Power Slot and SportStop direct-replacement one-piece rotors will now be known instead as StopTech Sport Rotors.