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hitman408 04-20-2006 08:13 PM

Are my rotors bad?
 
For about month now , the rx-8 will start shaking when I press the brakes hard when I am going over 80mph. The shaking happens in the front, I am guessing its the rotors. Will this be covered under warranty?

mysql101 04-20-2006 08:26 PM

depends on how many months you've had it I guess..

rotors are like clutches and brake pads, they are made to wear out. If you sit with your brakes on after a lot of hard stops, or parking brake, you can cause the rotors to warp.

snap-on 04-20-2006 09:06 PM


Originally Posted by mysql101
depends on how many months you've had it I guess..

rotors are like clutches and brake pads, they are made to wear out. If you sit with your brakes on after a lot of hard stops, or parking brake, you can cause the rotors to warp.

Good call.

Rotors fall under Mazda's "adjustment" period.

12 months or 12k miles.

StewC625 04-20-2006 09:20 PM

I wouldn't say anything about 80 mph when you talk to them, just say "when slowing down from highway speeds"

They put new rotors on mine AFTER 14 months - rust and warpage to the n'th degree

hitman408 04-20-2006 10:17 PM

Thanks for the info, the rx-8 is about 18 months. If I take it the dealer will they charge to diagnosis the problem. Do you guys think it could be something other than the rotor?

daisuke 04-21-2006 12:54 AM

classic brake rotor symptoms, I think they should be covered under warranty since it's an unusual amount of wear on those components.

silverx8 04-22-2006 02:38 PM

Tires.

mysql101 04-22-2006 02:59 PM


Originally Posted by silverx8
Tires.

He didn't mention any issues even at 80 mph until he hit the brakes... why would you say tires?


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