Warped discs, worth getting them skimmed??

[Pep]

Got some nearly new (2k mile old) brembo MAX grooved discs on the car, and I've managed to warp them. 90% sure thats what the problem is, and I know I know I'm an idiot etc, got caught in some traffic after a blast and couldnt help it much at the time.

Anyways, is it worth getting them skimmed to get them flat again, or just buy some new ones?

 

[Addz]

i warped 3 sets on the mini, must have been giving them some stick!

if you get them skimmed wont it take off the grooves?

 

[Pep]

I think it will just be luck at how much needs removing/how warped they are.

 

[Fred@BTM]

will cost you more than new ones TBH

 

[Dave..]

Am I just not driving hard enough? My brakes have never had issues like this.

I've only managed to push the brakes to fading once. Do different discs and pads really stop you that much quicker?

 

[Fred@BTM]

yup, it also stems down to driving styles, some people on here murder their brakes by the way they drive and then say stuff like you need 4 pots, no you in particular need 4 pots because you drive like a heathen!

 

[Alastair.]

i wouldnt bother, get some new ones

 

[mark smith87]

Skimming discs isnt worth it. Just let the brakes cool down before you park up or if in traffic with hot brakes, keep your foot off the brakes to stop the pads creating hot spots on the discs. Shut the engine off in traffic and leave the car in gear if its likely to roll while stationary, but don't forget to put your foot on the clutch when you fire it up again or you will rear end the car in front! Also dont use the handbrake if the brakes are really hot for the same reason.

 

[Jay_A]

Just get a set of Brembo HC's. Ordered mine from K-tec at the weekend (very cheap)!

 

[Jonny1*2]

Skimming discs isnt worth it. Just let the brakes cool down before you park up or if in traffic with hot brakes, keep your foot off the brakes to stop the pads creating hot spots on the discs. Shut the engine off in traffic and leave the car in gear if its likely to roll while stationary, but don't forget to put your foot on the clutch when you fire it up again or you will rear end the car in front! Also dont use the handbrake if the brakes are really hot for the same reason.

Is it not better do use the handbrake rather than the pedal if you have to? Surely safer than starting/stopping the engine and leaving in gear when there is traffic?

 

[Jonny1*2]

Just get a set of Brembo HC's. Ordered mine from K-tec at the weekend (very cheap)!

Can't see them on Ktec. Did you order them over the phone?

 

[Jay_A]

Can't see them on Ktec. Did you order them over the phone?

Hi mate. its under their new Cliosport members section. Go to the Traders section > K-tec and you'll see it there

 

[daviebroon]

i warp every single set of discs i get tbh

 

[Icarus]

Are you sure you're not getting pad material pickup?

Try and a few hard stops (to the point of locking the wheels) from 80mph - 20mph three or four times in a row.

Cheers
M

 

[Riley!]

do they not have a 12k mileage warranty?

 

[daviebroon]

^ not if you drive like a tw@t

 

[Riley!]

^ they either do or they dont. Dont know if brembo do but I know some manufacturers do

 

[daviebroon]

what i mean is, if they think for a second that they've been ragged, they'll just put it down to abuse making any warranty null and void. Also difficult to prove how many miles you have covered to them, other than variance between new and used

 

[Riley!]

if fitted by a garage they will of recorded the mileage. I see where your coming from but im sure if you put up enough of a fuss it would get sorted like most things. You dont get it unless you be a awkward customer lol

 

[daviebroon]

i very much doubt pepsi went to a garage to fit discs... his last post was showing him fitting coilovers himself lol... but i get your point

 

[Riley!]

quite possibly, but i dont follow everyones post history and dont read every post on this site so i didnt know that

 

[c__w]

Are you sure you're not getting pad material pickup?

Try and a few hard stops (to the point of locking the wheels) from 80mph - 20mph three or four times in a row.

Cheers
M

Seconded. It's VERY rare to genuinely warp discs, most people think they're warped them because they get bad vibration when in fact it's a pad material problem causing judder.

Pepsie, what pads are you using?

 

[daviebroon]

quite possibly, but i dont follow everyones post history and dont read every post on this site so i didnt know that

oh get the chip off your shoulder and stop your bitchin you big girl

 

[daviebroon]

will cost you more than new ones TBH

if you've got access to a lathe, and you do it... will you stand more chance of f**king them?

 

[Riley!]

oh get the chip off your shoulder and stop your b**chin you big girl

rite thats it, get em out lol

 

[Gray]

You've seen my discs Joe....

4000miles combined with PF97's completely worn out the discs! I've got some serious pedal travel now lawl.. pppssssccccchhhh!!!

I also need some new discs

 

[Jonny1*2]

Hi mate. its under their new Cliosport members section. Go to the Traders section > K-tec and you'll see it there

Am I being blind, where the hell is that?

 

[Pep]

Cheers for the replies

Icarus, not tried that, I've been trying to go steady on them to be honest but I'll do it tonight and try to clean them up.

Fitted them myself but I did note the mileage. Not that it matters.

I'm running redstuff front pads so I do need to get rid of them ideally, but will be a few months before I have the money.

Kieran, your disks make me laugh haha, 4k miles and they are scrap nearly!!

 

[Pep]

Cheers for the replies

Icarus, not tried that, I've been trying to go steady on them to be honest but I'll do it tonight and try to clean them up.

Fitted them myself but I did note the mileage. Not that it matters.

I'm running redstuff front pads so I do need to get rid of them ideally, but will be a few months before I have the money.

Kieran, your disks make me laugh haha, 4k miles and they are scrap nearly!!