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Re: Warped front discs

To: Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com, eric@erickson.on.net, mgs@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Warped front discs
From: Ajhsys@aol.com
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 10:24:01 EDT
In a message dated 7/16/01 8:48:52 AM Eastern Daylight Time, 
Duinhoven_Hans@emc.com writes:


> How to fix:
> - new disc is best get new pads as well as these have been worn to the disc
> - have disk made flatened - this may help, but will get material from the
> disc at irrelular spots of the disc (I hope it is said right...)
> This possibly will cause unbalance of the disc, so new discs are the best
> solution.
> 

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Also, use a torque wrench set to the correct spec when you re-install.  use 
the torque wrench on the wheel lugs as well.  A lot of warping is caused by 
overtightening.

Allen Hefner
SCCA Philly Region Rally Steward
'77 Midget
'92 Mitsubishi Expo LRV Sport

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