Thanks for the pointers. Made me think though. I didn't witness the
repairs done at "Brake Shack". Do you think or know if they use air
guns? I guess I should go back and loosen and redo the lugs myself.
Sucks though because for those people who take their vehicles to places
to get there tires or brakes done, because most if not all of these
places use air guns do to the ease and speed of the job. I'd rather
wait longer but have the job done right.
--- Brian Duncan <brian@efogm.msd.ray.com> wrote:
> Alberto Aguirre wrote:
> >
> > Can the torque really affect the rotor shape
> integrity? If so how is
> > that occurring?
>
> Yes. If one section of the rotor is torqued more or
> less than another
> section, this can warp the rotor. There is even a
> warning printed on the
> packaging that the McGard lug nuts came in that
> tells you NOT to use an
> air-gun to torque and that the lugs should be
> torqued by hand to prevent
> damaging the rotors and/or lugs.
>
> >
> > Would getting brake-dust shields cause any
> problems with the brakes?
> > Does anyone out there have breakdust covers? If
> so, where are they
> > sold or did you make them yourself?
>
> I personally think brake shields would cause too
> much heat build-up on
> the brakes, which could cause problems. Too much
> heat is not good on the
> brake assembly! I've even thought of routing fresh
> air to the brakes via
> a plenum or hose to help keep the brakes cooled down
> some. Dealing with
> brake dust is just the way it goes. A different type
> of brake pad may
> help cut down on the dust though.
>
> --
> Brian D.
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