2500mile brake rotors !?!?

[blushadw]

this is how long it is between the times I have to have my rotors turned.

It is going to be the third time, as soon as it gets bad enough to take it to the dealer.

I'm willing to get EBC pads, but I think if I get after market rotors it might disqualify me from SCCA Solo II stock class.

[JonBoy470]

This is your first Ford, isn't it

Ford rotors are very picky about being broken in properly. Overheat them by braking too hard when the rotors are new and, BOOM, they're warped. Then you replace them, or have them turned, and they warp again.

Turning warped rotors is not a good, long term solution to their warping (as you've probably noticed by now) but Ford won't reimburse the dealer for new discs unless the old one's either were out of spec before turning, or would be out of spec after turning. I had to have mine turned twice, then finally they threw new pads and rotors on.

Remember that every time you have the brakes done, you need to restart the 1,000 mile break-in period. Go really easy on the brakes, don't race, and don't beat on them because you will warp them if you do.

If you do opt to replace the rotors yourself, a good way to maintain SCCA compliance is, instead of using an upgrade rotor, (Powerstop, etc.) just slap on different (non-Ford) "O.E. replacement" rotors and pads, such as Raybestos, Brembo, etc. These replacement parts are made to meet or exceed Ford specifications. Whatever you do, don't go for the cheapie "parts store special" rotors. These off brand parts are often made in China or Taiwan and are of infoerior quality (You'd start to love the O.E. Ford rotors!)
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[This message has been edited by JonBoy470 (edited 04-28-2001).]

[wmudavey]

Dude I have warped brakes on a COntinental, Cougar, Contour and now my Focus at 4500 miles. IF I were you I'd get some after market rotors...ford ones suck ass

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[blushadw]

ok, I just ordered the EBC Green stuff pads, and will go try them out this weekend.

If the rotors warp again, I will probably get the OE EBC rotors (non drilled)

[cladmonitor]

I was in at 2500 for new rotors because I raced the car in Solo2 and warped both fronts. The turned them the first and second time I was back (at this point I was driving the car normally). THe 3rd time I spoke with the Service Manager and had them put new ones on. I temperd the rotors by driving to 35 mph stoping with good force the letting them cool down to 70 degress (I have a temp gauge) doing it again for 2 hours. I did that 6 times since then the breaks could not have been better. I race the car Bi-weekly Drag & Solo2. Ive been through 2 sets of EBC Greens on the front. Now the Back brakes is a whole other story....: (


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