Brakes and rotors?

72,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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CJO
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In the past year I have had my rotors replaced 3 times. They seem to work fine for the first 2-3 months after getting them replaced and then they become warped. I have not been stopping suddenly or riding the brake. I had the brakes replaced at 50,000 miles. Someone suggested that the car's ABS computer/metering system was not working properly, causing the rotors to become warped. Since the car was 2 years old the airbag light also comes on intermittently and the check engine light has come on but then gone off. I'm wondering if all of these problems are connected to the electrical system. Please advise. Thank you.
Dec 6, 2007 at 3:06 AM
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BMRFIXIT
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[quote:b4943d73a4="CJO"]Brakes problem
2002 Chevy Cavalier 4 cyl Front Wheel Drive Automatic 72,000 miles
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In the past year I have had my rotors replaced 3 times. They seem to work fine for the first 2-3 months after getting them replaced and then they become warped. I have not been stopping suddenly or riding the brake. I had the brakes replaced at 50,000 miles. Someone suggested that the car's ABS computer/metering system was not working properly, causing the rotors to become warped. Since the car was 2 years old the airbag light also comes on intermittently and the check engine light has come on but then gone off. I'm wondering if all of these problems are connected to the electrical system. Please advise. Thank you.[/quote:b4943d73a4]

I don’t thing it’s the ABS system. Make sure you are using a good quality product and also check the calipers sliders. Make sure they free and don’t over torque the tires

good luck
Dec 7, 2007 at 1:09 PM
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Yep, I agree with BMRFIXIT I would make sure you have good quality parts, here is how the job is done in case you want to do the job yourself correctly with torque specs. Check out the images (below). Let us know if you need anything else.



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