Solscud007 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Sorry mods. But the server that normally hosts pics is giving me errors and I need to put up pics. having issues with my brakes weird swirling marks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 close up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nightbat Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Look ok to me, maybe they ran a little hot? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 (edited) Look ok to me, maybe they ran a little hot? No this happened right after installation and testing of new pads and resurfaced brakes. also discs usually have concentric circle marks not swirling like slotted discs. Edited October 13, 2004 by Solscud007 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Hingtgen Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 That's a new one for me. But if nothing else, it looks cool. "New trend replaces painted brake calipers: disc patterns! " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fulcy Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Did you notice anything while braking? Any shuddering or rapid knocking? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commander McBride Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 That is really freaking wierd.... Never seen anything like it. Looks cool, though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowlightman Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 As long as the brakes still work like they should, I wouldn't worry too much about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 Yep looks cool. Sell them on ebay for big bucks as a one-of-a-kind custom Graham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikuro Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 *shrug* don't recall ever seeing that with brakes of any sorts.....atleast nothing here at Nissan....hmmmmm.......I'll ask around when I get to work for some opinions we got a few ppl who mod their cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stamen0083 Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 I know nothing about brakes, but the pattern suggest that the calipers slip outwards during braking. That's the only possible reason for swirl patterns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pfunk Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 How did you "break" them in, your suppossed to do a series of slow stops (from like 30mph to 0) let them cool and do again for about 3-4 more times, also light pressure for at least the 1st 50 miles. Also, What materials are you running, I run ceramic and they run a lot cooler then metalic pads. another thing it could be is the rotor wasnt cut right and those are machining marks. If this is the case, dont worry, it will go away, but it does look a little glazed. Im guessing heavy braking. If they are glazed, you will need to have them re cut and sand the pads and break them in properly. Another thing is, the center of the rotor are vents that cool it and the caliper could be hanging up and causing the rotor to get hot and discoloring it. again, not seeing the car I do not know. are both sides doing it? whats the temp diff on each side? hope this helps, but you should have someone look at it, most places offer free inspections Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent ONE Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 They will wear unevenly if you leave em like that. Pad issue, probably defective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted October 13, 2004 Author Share Posted October 13, 2004 How did you "break" them in, your suppossed to do a series of slow stops (from like 30mph to 0) let them cool and do again for about 3-4 more times, also light pressure for at least the 1st 50 miles. Also, What materials are you running, I run ceramic and they run a lot cooler then metalic pads. another thing it could be is the rotor wasnt cut right and those are machining marks. If this is the case, dont worry, it will go away, but it does look a little glazed. Im guessing heavy braking. If they are glazed, you will need to have them re cut and sand the pads and break them in properly. Another thing is, the center of the rotor are vents that cool it and the caliper could be hanging up and causing the rotor to get hot and discoloring it. again, not seeing the car I do not know. are both sides doing it? whats the temp diff on each side? hope this helps, but you should have someone look at it, most places offer free inspections I tried the breaking in procedure. But that did not get rid of the loud moaning sound. I went back to my original brakes to get rid of that sound. They are glazed but have been only driven in one day and then back to being glazed. I think I will take my car over to the shop that machined them and say they messed something up. No the other side is NOT doing this. Also Pfunk, these are my rear disc brakes. They have now vents. Only my fronts have vents. (it is not an issue for rear disc brakes to have vents unless you are seriously racing and need massive cooling of the brakes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buddhafabio Posted October 13, 2004 Share Posted October 13, 2004 (edited) is there any chance you got any grease on the pad?? Edited October 13, 2004 by buddhafabio Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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