Re: warped rotors

From: Andy Levy (andylevy@yahoo.com)
Date: Mon Jul 16 2001 - 19:39:37 EDT

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Overtorquing the wheel lugs will contribute significantly to warping.
Torque them to 100 ft-lbs at most. Also, make sure the rotors don't
overheat - some people have had trouble with those brake dust shields not
allowing enough ventilation/cooling.

T Simmons wrote on Monday 16 July 2001 07:17 pm:

> Anyone have any good ideas about how to avoid warped rotors on a 2000 Dak
> Club Cab?? 'Just can't get no satisfaction' from the dealer. Please
> avoid telling me to take it easier on the brakes!!
>
> Thanks
>
>

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