>>>Anyone have problems with rotors warping often on a 2001-2002 Honda
>>>Accord V6? I've had mine done about every 20K since it was new because
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> The thing to remember about using Honda parts is this, and I think
it's very
> important:
>
> They are manufactured to the very same stringent standards that the
original
> parts were made to, nearly always by the same manufacturer that made the
> original parts. The only way a Honda can last through the years as
well as
> they do is because the parts are made so well. Honda requires regular
> process verifications from their suppliers to guarantee that
standards are
> always monitored and met. Spend the money, know what you are getting.
> This is especially true of brake components like rotors, which can be
> had for much less money by "off" brands. You have no way of knowing
what you
> are getting, and rotors must be made from high-grade steel, and
heat-treated
> to demanding standards.
actually, brake disks are a type of relatively low grade cast iron.
this is used for good high temperature performance & because of the need
to create a relatively complex shape [internally ventilated disk] cheaply.
Net-Doctor - 28 Feb 2005 22:15 GMT
Good point Jim. I stand corrected.
Silly of me on that point- of course they're cast. Duh...
> >>>Anyone have problems with rotors warping often on a 2001-2002 Honda
> >>>Accord V6? I've had mine done about every 20K since it was new because
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> this is used for good high temperature performance & because of the need
> to create a relatively complex shape [internally ventilated disk] cheaply.