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Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-16-2018, 09:09 AM
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Posted By arctictraveller
Are you having fun yet?

Are you having fun yet?
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-14-2018, 06:38 PM
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Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
[QUOTE=TomsBeast; Cheap low corrosion resistant...

[QUOTE=TomsBeast; Cheap low corrosion resistant cast iron, then make up for it with a coating.QUOTE]

I don't remember any coating, but that doesn't mean their wasn't one. brake performance was...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-13-2018, 01:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
Heating could help too. Geting the stuck part as...

Heating could help too. Geting the stuck part as hot as possible will expand the metal and possibly loosen it. Once it's hot, shocking it with carefull blows from a BFH might break it loose.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-13-2018, 08:48 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
I have zero experience removing the front's, I...

I have zero experience removing the front's, I may still have the originals. I can see from your photo though, the bolts pushing on the rotor seem to be pushing on one side only, which will cock the...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-11-2018, 01:30 PM
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Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
Before and after photos

New rotors are on.
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-11-2018, 11:38 AM
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Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
You know, there may be no problems with the...

You know, there may be no problems with the rotors you have. Rather than selling at a loss, why not install them and monitor? Should they turn to rust buckets like mine, Powerstop will probably...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-10-2018, 06:35 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
I was happy with mine prior to them rusting. ...

I was happy with mine prior to them rusting. They had improved performance, no noise, and seemed fine. If you dont let them sit for long periods, or drive in corrosive conditions (on the beach,...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-10-2018, 06:27 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
In the begining, braking power seemed better....

In the begining, braking power seemed better. After discovering all the rust, and driving up and down some steep hills in a effort to scrub it off, braking power seemed somewhat less, as would be...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-10-2018, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
Well, lots of phone calls have taken place and...

Well, lots of phone calls have taken place and here's where I currently stand. Summit has done a 180deg turn on replacing the rotors. They now refuse to even discuss replacing them, and say they...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-09-2018, 11:42 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
I spoke to a Powerstop tech today and they...

I spoke to a Powerstop tech today and they confirmed that they source their rotors from China. I have a lot of experience with Chinese metalurgy, mostly with gate and check valves used on overboard...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-08-2018, 02:34 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
I only drove a few miles, but the rust was so bad...

I only drove a few miles, but the rust was so bad that I assume it simply got impacted into the pads and coated the surface of the pads too. I tried poking out a couple of the holes, but the only...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-08-2018, 11:56 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
The performance of the rotor / pad combo was...

The performance of the rotor / pad combo was great with a noticeable improvement in braking. The issue is rust. Prior to driving for the first time after sitting for a couple months, the rotors...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-07-2018, 09:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
It suddenly occured to me that Summit is open 24...

It suddenly occured to me that Summit is open 24 / 7, so I called them. It was after 1am at Summit HQ, but the phones were answered quickly. While talking to a very nice lady I looked up the...
Forum: Engines and Drivetrain 04-07-2018, 09:23 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 11,532
Posted By arctictraveller
The trouble with Powerstop rotors

Three photos, one the original Ford front rotor that was on the van when I bought it five years ago. The other two are new (5000mi) Powerstop slotted / drilled rotors with Powerstop supplied pads....
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