rotors

[david lee]

when i bought my 2002 xr6 with 116000ks the ford dealer said the rotors had been machined due to vibrations under load the problem is still there braking down from 100kph should i replace the rotors or have them re machined thats if they were done in the first place thanks

[Uncle_Ken]

I would get new rotors
UK

[GK]

Originally Posted by david lee

when i bought my 2002 xr6 with 116000ks the ford dealer said the rotors had been machined due to vibrations under load the problem is still there braking down from 100kph should i replace the rotors or have them re machined thats if they were done in the first place thanks

+1 for new rotors and pads.

There's a stack of debate and opinions on which combo's work best, but many here contend that a good combo would be either:

QFM Pads - One step above stock.
RDA Slotted rotors

QFM Pads - One step above stock.
DBA Sotted rotors

Stock and a little above normal driving situations will see the above recommendations serve you well.

There are many fans of either rotor (my choice is RDA) as I've had both and the QFM pads pull up well, with minimal dust and long life.

Others will advise you on different pad choices, often such recommendations are from members who drive on track days and such and their experience is valid, as I don't use either of my AUs on the track. Also, if you're opting for track work, you would probably go slotted and dimpled rotors instead of just slotted.

Cheers,

GK

[Uncle_Ken]

+ What GK said

UK

[Mr Hardware]

With an AUII/AUIII I wouldn't bother with slotted rotors - new normal ventilated units with good QFM pads will provide you with pretty good feel. I find that slotteds chew through the pads too quickly and dust up too much for the small (to none) benefit provided in regular driving. But yes I would very much recommend that you replace your rotors if they've already been machined once.

[ford_mytoy]

Get new rotors and pads. I have recently got my brakes changed and I am very happy with them. Braking is smooth even at high speeds and braking distance has significantly improved. I am using RDA Slotted Rotors and Bendix Heavy Duty Pads.

Paid $400 all up for the parts

[blueoval]

Another vote for QFM HPX pads and new rotors.

Depending on your driving style will be what rotor you choose to get.

i.e. Normal day to day driving in urban traffic and some highways, a standard rotor with better than stock pads is the go.

Spirited, urban, and hills driving I would recommend a slotted rotor with QFM HPX pads.

I went one up again, still went with a RDA/DBA slotted combination front and rear with QFM pads, but I also upgraded the front brake lines to braided for better brake feel and went to a higher quality brake fluid to avoid boiling.

[Uncle_Ken]

Originally Posted by blueoval

Another vote for QFM HPX pads and new rotors.

Depending on your driving style will be what rotor you choose to get.

i.e. Normal day to day driving in urban traffic and some highways, a standard rotor with better than stock pads is the go.

Spirited, urban, and hills driving I would recommend a slotted rotor with QFM HPX pads.

I went one up again, still went with a RDA/DBA slotted combination front and rear with QFM pads, but I also upgraded the front brake lines to braided for better brake feel and went to a higher quality brake fluid to avoid boiling.

Lurker....
UK

[blueoval]

Lol. you love it UK.