lips on the outer edge of the rotors

highboost145 · 01-15-2007, 12:19 PM

i started to notice the "lips" on the outer edge of the rotors on all 4 rotors. i took it in to subie stealership today and i was told that i'm at 28mm for the front rotors and 18 mm for the rear, which are supposedly barely within the service limits.

standard for front rotors: 30mm, service limit: 28mm
starndard for rear rotors: 20mm, service limit: 18mm

so the question is, at what point can i get the rotors replaced? the gold warranty i bought seems to be a joke. pic attached.

AnorexicSTI · 01-15-2007, 01:29 PM

You don't need to replace them... You can machine them down... for street use, a little less meat is not a big deal... even for light track use.

rmo55c · 01-15-2007, 01:59 PM

well do you want to pay to turn the rotors now and then replace them next brake service, or do you want to upgrade rotors now? It's mostly your call - if you want to turn them and aren't planning on any serious track use, you'll be fine with a turn. However, if you are paying for all the brake work because you're outside of the 36000 mile warranty, then you might want to think about upgrading for a similar or less cost than the stock brembo stuff.

**GarageSpec.com** · 01-15-2007, 02:21 PM

Sti oem rotor can't really be turned because turning them just once will make them go below the limit.
If they feel like they are getting swirl mark, get some sand paper and lightly sand them down in a orbital pattern.
Your rotors look ok. The lip on the outer edge is normal.

import111 · 01-15-2007, 03:45 PM

Your fronts are already below spec to be replaced under warranty. 28.1 is the limit. Anything below that and Subaru has to replace them under the 36K mile warranty. Mine were just replaced 1-2 weeks ago.

***VSGTS14*** · 01-15-2007, 05:24 PM

i had my fronts cut and next time around for pads i'm going to need new rotors..
i'd just get new rotors and pads while you're at it.

highboost145 · 01-15-2007, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by import111

Your fronts are already below spec to be replaced under warranty. 28.1 is the limit. Anything below that and Subaru has to replace them under the 36K mile warranty. Mine were just replaced 1-2 weeks ago.

that's what i was thinking, but the mechanic there doesn't think so. i want to get them replaced, since my warranty is still good for 3 years/36000 (mine has been 2 years 3 months/23000 miles) god, these f*cking subie stealerships suck...

import111 · 01-16-2007, 06:27 AM

Talk to the service manager at your dealership. Hopefully they will take care of you.

highboost145 · 01-16-2007, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by import111

Talk to the service manager at your dealership. Hopefully they will take care of you.

i did talk to the service coordinator, and he has to depend on the what the mechanic says. the bottomline is, the part needs to be justifiably in bad shape to send in for warranty. i thought my rotors were already bad.

rmo55c · 01-16-2007, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by highboost145

i did talk to the service coordinator, and he has to depend on the what the mechanic says. the bottomline is, the part needs to be justifiably in bad shape to send in for warranty. i thought my rotors were already bad.

Justifiably bad? They are below spec. And regardless they have worn enough - you are under 36,000 miles, which the warranty specifies your brakes are covered for one change.

highboost145 · 01-16-2007, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by rmo55c

Justifiably bad? They are below spec. And regardless they have worn enough - you are under 36,000 miles, which the warranty specifies your brakes are covered for one change.

not only that, but i just remembered that they (Gerald Subaru of North Aurora, IL) replaced my rear brake pads with a set of new brake pads, without resurfacing the rear rotors. is this a bad practice or what?

import111 · 01-16-2007, 09:57 PM

No, that is not bad at all. You can put new pads on an older rotor with out a problem.

rmo55c · 01-16-2007, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by import111

No, that is not bad at all. You can put new pads on an older rotor with out a problem.

oh really? last time I checked it depended on the condition of the rotors.

**WRXBrakes** · 01-17-2007, 01:23 AM

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Originally Posted by rmo55c

oh really? last time I checked it depended on the condition of the rotors.

It does - if the rotor has taper wear than the pad won't seat well.

But that's unlikely to be a problem with Brembo's.

import111 · 01-17-2007, 06:31 AM

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Originally Posted by rmo55c

oh really? last time I checked it depended on the condition of the rotors.

Yes, if the rotors are warped, or glazed, then they should be turned, but that needs to be done weather you are putting new pads on or not.

01-15-2007, 12:19 PM	#1
highboost145 Senior STI Driver Car: 05 STi WRB Fav Mod: Protune Location: western burb, IL Posts: 376 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	lips on the outer edge of the rotors i started to notice the "lips" on the outer edge of the rotors on all 4 rotors. i took it in to subie stealership today and i was told that i'm at 28mm for the front rotors and 18 mm for the rear, which are supposedly barely within the service limits. standard for front rotors: 30mm, service limit: 28mm starndard for rear rotors: 20mm, service limit: 18mm so the question is, at what point can i get the rotors replaced? the gold warranty i bought seems to be a joke. pic attached. This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

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01-15-2007, 01:29 PM	#2
AnorexicSTI Spec C Club Car: 05 WRX STI - Spec A Fav Mod: Starving my STI Location: Lightweightville, Canada Posts: 1,734 IWSTI Addict since: Sep 2006 Trader Rating: (15)	You don't need to replace them... You can machine them down... for street use, a little less meat is not a big deal... even for light track use.

01-15-2007, 01:59 PM	#3
rmo55c Silver Member Car: 05 WRB STi Fav Mod: PWT Points Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 967 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	well do you want to pay to turn the rotors now and then replace them next brake service, or do you want to upgrade rotors now? It's mostly your call - if you want to turn them and aren't planning on any serious track use, you'll be fine with a turn. However, if you are paying for all the brake work because you're outside of the 36000 mile warranty, then you might want to think about upgrading for a similar or less cost than the stock brembo stuff.

01-15-2007, 02:21 PM	#4
GarageSpec.com Authorized Vendor Location: CA 91789 Posts: 1,096 IWSTI Addict since: Nov 2006 Trader Rating: (25)	Sti oem rotor can't really be turned because turning them just once will make them go below the limit. If they feel like they are getting swirl mark, get some sand paper and lightly sand them down in a orbital pattern. Your rotors look ok. The lip on the outer edge is normal.

01-15-2007, 03:45 PM	#5
import111 The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 926 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Your fronts are already below spec to be replaced under warranty. 28.1 is the limit. Anything below that and Subaru has to replace them under the 36K mile warranty. Mine were just replaced 1-2 weeks ago.

01-15-2007, 05:24 PM	#6
*VSGTS14* Muller Chevrolet Car: 08 Chevy 2500 Diesel Fav Mod: a new 09 STi Location: Milford, NJ Posts: 10,132 IWSTI Addict since: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (11)	i had my fronts cut and next time around for pads i'm going to need new rotors.. i'd just get new rotors and pads while you're at it.

01-16-2007, 06:27 AM	#8
import111 The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 926 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Talk to the service manager at your dealership. Hopefully they will take care of you.

01-16-2007, 09:57 PM	#12
import111 The Next Petter Solberg Car: Silver 05 WRX STi Location: Tucson, AZ. Posts: 926 IWSTI Addict since: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	No, that is not bad at all. You can put new pads on an older rotor with out a problem.