GM needs to fix these rotors!

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 12:01 PM

I am fed up with it, my rotors are warped and i feelt it. the car pulsates, and it is horrible. Its a matter of time until someone gets in a crash or hits something because of these rotors.

We should all get a petition going, everyone who has this problem should sign up and we should send it to GM, see if they can help us on replacing our rotors, because i dont have 300 dollars to give away just like that, anyways its GM's problem, they should fix it.

We really should get a petition going, what do you all think?

AznGA · 06-16-2004, 12:33 PM

I was ****ed about this too, but I got my warped rotors machined at about 38k miles. I now have 48k miles, still with stock rotors.

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 01:17 PM

how much did it cost you to get them machined?

DXP · 06-16-2004, 01:55 PM

I have had this promblem 3 time myself on my 2001 Grand am Gt . First they went at 10 months Then again 7 months later. Both fixed under warrenty and now they just went 11months later and this time a ended up paying big bucks for it.

I'm fed up tooooo! This promblem affects the steering at high speeds!!!!!!!

I sign the petition right now.

I'm currently looking into the lemon law about this because in is a safty issue and it has happened to me 3 times already and i know it will happen again.

jmonte345 · 06-16-2004, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by BiHStL

I am fed up with it, my rotors are warped and i feelt it. the car pulsates, and it is horrible. Its a matter of time until someone gets in a crash or hits something because of these rotors.

We should all get a petition going, everyone who has this problem should sign up and we should send it to GM, see if they can help us on replacing our rotors, because i dont have 300 dollars to give away just like that, anyways its GM's problem, they should fix it.

We really should get a petition going, what do you all think?

True it does suck, but where the hell are you buying your rotors for $150 bux a piece??

Go to www.rockauto.com they are much cheaper

06-16-2004, 02:15 PM

I hate to say this but you would probably have the same problem if you owned a Ford or Dodge also . Most of the American maunfacturers are using really cheap metal for there rotors . I had the same problem with the rotors on my 97 dodge dakota . They were warped at about 13,000 miles . And the worst part was it happened after the brake warrenty was up at 12,000 miles . It cost me $300 for the 2 rotors & I did the work myself .

The rotors warping also has a lot to do with how you drive . I tend to brake late & hard . So I end up going through rotors quite a bite.

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 02:26 PM

jmonte, i meant 300 for instalation and all, i dont know how to change rotors myself, YET

jmonte345 · 06-16-2004, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by BiHStL

jmonte, i meant 300 for instalation and all, i dont know how to change rotors myself, YET

Maybe it's time to learn, they are really easy to do and it would save you a bunch of money.

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 02:30 PM

yes it does affect the steering i think it is as much of a hazard as the turn signal recal that sum ga's have. Its a metter of time until it becomes a recall

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 02:32 PM

do you all know how much it costs to have them machined?

jmonte345 · 06-16-2004, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by BiHStL

do you all know how much it costs to have them machined?

I don't know how much if you take to a shop, but if you take them off yourself I think an auto parts store charges like 5 bux a rotor to turn them.

06-16-2004, 03:00 PM

06-16-2004, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by BiHStL

do you all know how much it costs to have them machined?

Having them turned wont cure the problem, it will only hide it temporarily. Get new rotors and pads. Organize a St Louis mod/fix day and hopefully someone can help you replace the rotors.

06-16-2004, 03:08 PM

Before getting my GT my Alero had the same problem.****ed me off...and i also brake late and hard at times but still..even after machining them it wasn't long till the problem came back.

crazypontiac03 · 06-16-2004, 03:09 PM

IM in 18k and already have warrped rotors wtf!! Gm should fixed it RIGHT the first time!

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 07:43 PM

so if i took it to a auto shop, could they turn it for cheap. I just want this fixed until atleast the end of summer, then i will get new rotors, but now im strapped for $, if the machining will cure it for about 2-3 months, it would be ok.

cavingman · 06-16-2004, 07:47 PM

too bad your not near me id turn em for ya for free

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 07:49 PM

thanks cavingman, maybe ill drive to philly

by the time i drive back, the rotors would warp again

BiHStL · 06-16-2004, 07:50 PM

do you guys know how much a shop might possibly charge to install rotors. Any good shops you guys could recomond, If the turning costs too much, i will just deal with it and go buy sum as soon as i can!

cavingman · 06-16-2004, 07:54 PM

honestly your gonna be better off buying new rotors. by the time you count labor and parts and everything your at the cost of a new set.

06-16-2004, 12:01 PM	#1
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	GM needs to fix these rotors! I am fed up with it, my rotors are warped and i feelt it. the car pulsates, and it is horrible. Its a matter of time until someone gets in a crash or hits something because of these rotors. We should all get a petition going, everyone who has this problem should sign up and we should send it to GM, see if they can help us on replacing our rotors, because i dont have 300 dollars to give away just like that, anyways its GM's problem, they should fix it. We really should get a petition going, what do you all think?

06-16-2004, 03:09 PM	#15
crazypontiac03 MiDnIgHt AKA: Jason/Sparky Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: IL Age: 37 Posts: 3,019 Vehicle: 2008 HHR/05 Galant	IM in 18k and already have warrped rotors wtf!! Gm should fixed it RIGHT the first time! __________________ Ashes to ashes, dust to dust, if it wasn't for FORD's our tools would rust! "Unions were the rise and will be the fall of this Great Nation" "A simple way to take measure of a country is to look at how many want in... And how many want out." Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you: 1. Jesus Christ 2. The American G. I. One died for your soul, the other for your freedom. -Tony Blair

06-16-2004, 07:47 PM	#17
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	too bad your not near me id turn em for ya for free __________________ bleeehh....

06-16-2004, 07:54 PM	#20
cavingman Moderator AKA: Brendan Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Philadelphia, PA Age: 40 Posts: 3,772 Vehicle: 04 Saturn Ion Redline	honestly your gonna be better off buying new rotors. by the time you count labor and parts and everything your at the cost of a new set. __________________ bleeehh....

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06-16-2004, 12:33 PM	#2
AznGA GAGT - Junkie AKA: YJ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest Posts: 4,440 Vehicle: GAGT	I was ****ed about this too, but I got my warped rotors machined at about 38k miles. I now have 48k miles, still with stock rotors.

06-16-2004, 01:17 PM	#3
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	how much did it cost you to get them machined?

06-16-2004, 01:55 PM	#4
DXP GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: PA Posts: 33	I have had this promblem 3 time myself on my 2001 Grand am Gt . First they went at 10 months Then again 7 months later. Both fixed under warrenty and now they just went 11months later and this time a ended up paying big bucks for it. I'm fed up tooooo! This promblem affects the steering at high speeds!!!!!!! I sign the petition right now. I'm currently looking into the lemon law about this because in is a safty issue and it has happened to me 3 times already and i know it will happen again.

06-16-2004, 02:15 PM	#6
CoopGT Guest Posts: n/a	I hate to say this but you would probably have the same problem if you owned a Ford or Dodge also . Most of the American maunfacturers are using really cheap metal for there rotors . I had the same problem with the rotors on my 97 dodge dakota . They were warped at about 13,000 miles . And the worst part was it happened after the brake warrenty was up at 12,000 miles . It cost me $300 for the 2 rotors & I did the work myself . The rotors warping also has a lot to do with how you drive . I tend to brake late & hard . So I end up going through rotors quite a bite.

06-16-2004, 02:26 PM	#7
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	jmonte, i meant 300 for instalation and all, i dont know how to change rotors myself, YET

06-16-2004, 02:30 PM	#9
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	yes it does affect the steering i think it is as much of a hazard as the turn signal recal that sum ga's have. Its a metter of time until it becomes a recall

06-16-2004, 02:32 PM	#10
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	do you all know how much it costs to have them machined?

06-16-2004, 03:08 PM	#14
kenneth_gt_74 Guest Posts: n/a	Before getting my GT my Alero had the same problem.****ed me off...and i also brake late and hard at times but still..even after machining them it wasn't long till the problem came back.

06-16-2004, 07:43 PM	#16
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	so if i took it to a auto shop, could they turn it for cheap. I just want this fixed until atleast the end of summer, then i will get new rotors, but now im strapped for $, if the machining will cure it for about 2-3 months, it would be ok.

06-16-2004, 07:49 PM	#18
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	thanks cavingman, maybe ill drive to philly by the time i drive back, the rotors would warp again

06-16-2004, 07:50 PM	#19
BiHStL B O Z Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: BiH Age: 33 Posts: 1,018 Vehicle: 01 GAGT1 Coupe	do you guys know how much a shop might possibly charge to install rotors. Any good shops you guys could recomond, If the turning costs too much, i will just deal with it and go buy sum as soon as i can!