From: "Bridges, Bruce" <bbridges@alarismed.com>
To: "'dakota-truck@buffnet.net'" <dakota-truck@buffnet.net>
Subject: RE: DML: Brake rotors
Date sent: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 09:50:41 -0800
Send reply to: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> DML,
> The best way to avoid rotor warping is always hand torquing the lug nuts
> in a star pattern. NEVER allow the use of pneumatic impact drivers on
> your truck...EVER! Always watch those tires guys when they remove and
> install your wheels, and make sure both operations are done with Hand
> tools. Ive never had a rotor warp under "normal" driving (If you know me,
> Youd know I dont drive normally most of the time:^)) BUT I have dealt with
> warped rotors on my friends vehicles. Each time, the warp was noticed
> right after a tire rotation or a new set of tires were installed...My .02
> BKB
>
Good advice, as tire jockeys rarely use a chuck with an adjustable
torque clutch.
|{eith R. Phelps
Cat..... the other white meat.
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