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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:23 PM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
i need to invest in some good rotors for the monte went with carquest & i think there tired of me bringing em in all the time to exchange em cuz they warped
Check RockAuto.com (and floating on MCF is a coupon code still good until July 4th). They have a LOT of performance rotor options for the Monte (including slotted, drilled, drilled and slotted) for reasonable prices. My AC Delco Advantage performance rotors were around $30 a rotor + shipping and BEAT all local prices (unless I went with the crappiest econo rotors).

Same with pads. Again, I am loving the set up I have on the Monte, it works GREAT!
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:26 PM
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Thats not a bad price, mine were $50 each but they gave me a lifetime warenty against warping lol
 
Old Jun 25, 2012 | 10:38 PM
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Yeah, but if they keep warping, I think I'd start complaining and wanting something that doesn't warp.... Hopefully I won't ever have that issue (time will tell).
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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It can happen, but a rotor actually warping is a rare occurrence. What usually happens is material gets displaced from the brake pad to the rotor surface and creates high spots. This is what causes the pulsing feel in the pedal that is often mistaken as a warped rotor. I'd try a different brand of pads and make sure they are properly broken in and your problem will probably go away.
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:51 AM
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I have found that the stockers warp very easily, any good replacement shouldn't.
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Its not pad material there warping bad u can set em on a flat surface & see the warping, i just need a good aftermarket rotor
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
Its not pad material there warping bad u can set em on a flat surface & see the warping, i just need a good aftermarket rotor
Wow...in 36 years working in the automotive field I have never seen a rotor warp so bad that you could literally see it. I've always had to use a dial indicator to detect an asymmetrical condition. I can only imagine how severe the side to side shudder must be trying to drive the car. This is one of those situations where you need to ask yourself if the lifetime warranty is really worth it or not. I'd cut my losses and opt for a brand of higher quality.
 
Old Jun 26, 2012 | 09:51 AM
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It can get pretty bad, i dont drive the Monte much so its not a rush deal i wanna take my time & compare so i dont end up with crap again, if the set i have now warps as bad as the last ill post a pic of it
 
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