09-26-2024, 02:18 PM
I’ve gone through two sets of rotors in the past year, and it's driving me nuts! I’m not even out there racing every weekend (okay, maybe some weekends), but still, it seems like the rotors warp way too easily. Every time I hit the brakes now, there’s this annoying vibration, and it’s ruining the whole driving experience.
At first, I thought it was just a one-off issue with a bad set of rotors, but after replacing them and having the same problem come back within months, I’m starting to wonder if I’m doing something wrong. I’ve heard that aggressive braking or overheating can cause them to warp, but I’m not out here slamming the brakes at every stoplight. My driving is mostly city with some highway, nothing crazy. So, why is this happening?
From what I’ve gathered, the issue might be related to how quickly Mustangs heat up during braking. The stock rotors seem to have trouble dispersing heat, and if you brake hard and then stop without letting them cool down, that heat can cause warping. I’ve also heard that not properly torquing the lug nuts can mess with the rotors – could that be it? I usually just tighten them by feel, but maybe I need to get a torque wrench and be more precise.
What’s your experience with Mustang rotors? Are there any brands that are more durable, or should I be looking into upgrading to slotted or drilled rotors? I’m tired of having to replace these things, and I really don’t wanna keep dealing with this vibration every time I brake. Any advice would be great – I’m all ears!
At first, I thought it was just a one-off issue with a bad set of rotors, but after replacing them and having the same problem come back within months, I’m starting to wonder if I’m doing something wrong. I’ve heard that aggressive braking or overheating can cause them to warp, but I’m not out here slamming the brakes at every stoplight. My driving is mostly city with some highway, nothing crazy. So, why is this happening?
From what I’ve gathered, the issue might be related to how quickly Mustangs heat up during braking. The stock rotors seem to have trouble dispersing heat, and if you brake hard and then stop without letting them cool down, that heat can cause warping. I’ve also heard that not properly torquing the lug nuts can mess with the rotors – could that be it? I usually just tighten them by feel, but maybe I need to get a torque wrench and be more precise.
What’s your experience with Mustang rotors? Are there any brands that are more durable, or should I be looking into upgrading to slotted or drilled rotors? I’m tired of having to replace these things, and I really don’t wanna keep dealing with this vibration every time I brake. Any advice would be great – I’m all ears!