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Topic: Brake question
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6590
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 10-31-2002 06:52 PM
   
I'm pretty sure I need some new front rotors for my Wilwood brakes (they are warped). Other than calling Wilwood directly, is there another supplier I can call that will know what I need?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4681
From: Phoenix, Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-31-2002 06:59 PM
Isn't MMR a Wilwood distributor?
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 10-31-2002 07:28 PM
If MMR isn't then Jegs or Summit should have the parts or get them for you. What about Holcumb or Doug in NC?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 10-31-2002 07:52 PM
As far as I know, none of the mail order houses stock service parts.
I would have to order them for you also Rob.  ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6590
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-01-2002 09:36 AM
I guess then I will see what everyone thinks first.When I put the brakes on the very first time, I accidently didnt get the caliper centered over the rotor, that caused the inside pads to rub all the time. Then last year, when I was running 2 classes, and made alot of passes very close to one another, the wheel started to shimmy in my hands while I was on the brakes. I replaced the front pads, made sure I got the caliper centered this time, but the wheel still shimmies in my hands when I'm on the brakes. The harder I'm on the brakes the worse the wheel shakes. It doesnt pull one way or another, it just shakes from side to side like the rotors are warped. Any ideas? [edit: OK, I need to proof read before hitting submit] [This message has been edited by kid vishus (edited 11-01-2002).]
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-01-2002 10:17 AM
Try swapping the rotors from side to side Rob. DO NOT CUT (machine)THEM under any circumstances. That will ruin them for sure. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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kid vishus
Gearhead Posts: 6590
From: middle of NC
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 11-01-2002 10:27 AM
I'll try that. I never even considered cutting them. I figure they are already so thin that cutting them would just ruin them and that was why I was figuring I needed new ones. I'll try swapping them from side to side first.
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rockafellz
Gearhead Posts: 1446
From: San Lorenzo, CA, USA
Registered: Aug 2001
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posted 11-01-2002 10:38 AM
Wow!!  Are Wilwood rotors that thin?Erik
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 27499
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-01-2002 10:42 AM
Yes Erik, they are thin. It is not the thickness as much as the configuration. A thin steel rotor bolted to a somewhat flexible aluminum hat (rotor retainer) that bolts to an aluminum hub. Cutting them hubless is not an option either. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00, '01, & '02
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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