Re: Consistently Warped Rotors Driving Me Nuts

["C. Locke" <clocke@snet.net>]

Richard Haroutunian wrote:
> 
> I've had an issue with the brakes in my 5KCSTQ for some time.  I go to Audi
> (dealer) and have the front rotors replaced on a 6-month (or so) rotation
> (for free) due to the fact that they keep warping.
> 
> I'm on my 5th set in 2 years.   They always warp, and they warp pretty
> fast.  Most people probably wouldn't notice it or care, but I'm anal.  The
> warping causes the shimmy when I hit the brakes at higher speeds (50 mph+).
> 
> Why does this keep happening?  Is it the caliper? pads?
> 

If you're keeping your foot on the pedal with little pressure for a
while, that could do it.  My dad does that alot.  Rather than brake and
get it over with, sit there and light pedal for a mile or so, his rotors
turn blue about once a year


chris locke 86 4kcstq