Chipped rotor... FML. - Toyota Yaris Forums

firemachine69 · 11-25-2011, 06:08 PM

So I managed to chip one of the rotors changing out my summer tires for my winters.

Seriously? Four year old rotors disintegrating on me?

Yay or nay on going back to Toyota rotors? (Do recall, I need these pronto, before I get pulled over... The lifted edge of the rotor is making a terrible knocking sound on the pads..)

The only reason I'm not totally pissed is the other passenger-side rotor is warped... Meaning I was going to have to replace both anyways... But I much prefer doing it on my own accord, not at 8AM tomorrow, right before heading to a burial...

thebarber · 11-25-2011, 07:36 PM

I'd run Toyota rotors

firemachine69 · 11-26-2011, 04:26 PM

I got some NAPA ones for a good price. I got a good deal on them, hopefully they hold up longer than four years this time.

I'm running a night trip tonight, plus it's raining out here. Going to have to wait until Monday! (No biggy, girly is giving me a ride in her VW Beetle... Yep there goes my man-card.

)

I honestly considered the BBK, but $1500 (plus a new set of wheels) is just out of my league at the moment, unfortunately.

)

cali yaris · 11-26-2011, 04:49 PM

four years = how many miles?

thebarber · 11-26-2011, 07:08 PM

Average mileage for 4 years is 80000km or 45000 miles...given that that also includes. 3 or 4 winters with salt, etc I wouldn't say it was an entirely short life.

johnny_vitz · 11-26-2011, 07:26 PM

Cheapo aftermarket rotors are lucky to see two years of service time in our climate. The pads usually outlast the rotors now, which is why shops offer "lifetime" pads. Every year or two, they just have to pay to replace their warped rotors and service the calipers. *sigh* Tis my never ending frustration at work.

I use OEM toyota rotors and they have been good for almost three years, and I'm on my third set of pads. Just service them once a year :)

11-25-2011, 06:08 PM	#1
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	Chipped rotor... FML. So I managed to chip one of the rotors changing out my summer tires for my winters. Seriously? Four year old rotors disintegrating on me? Yay or nay on going back to Toyota rotors? (Do recall, I need these pronto, before I get pulled over... The lifted edge of the rotor is making a terrible knocking sound on the pads..) The only reason I'm not totally pissed is the other passenger-side rotor is warped... Meaning I was going to have to replace both anyways... But I much prefer doing it on my own accord, not at 8AM tomorrow, right before heading to a burial... Last edited by firemachine69; 11-26-2011 at 04:31 PM.

11-25-2011, 07:36 PM	#2
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	I'd run Toyota rotors __________________

11-26-2011, 04:49 PM	#4
cali yaris ULTIMATE View User's Garage Drives: 07 Yaris Turbo Join Date: May 2007 Location: Canoga Park, CA Posts: 14,859	four years = how many miles? __________________ Micro Image forums, online store and shop are now closed. It was a great eight year run, but it was time to focus on other things. I'm still selling parts on eBay under micro*image seller ID and customers can still make requests for anything specific.

11-26-2011, 07:08 PM	#5
thebarber daily driver View User's Garage Drives: the #wrecho Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 5,877	Average mileage for 4 years is 80000km or 45000 miles...given that that also includes. 3 or 4 winters with salt, etc I wouldn't say it was an entirely short life. __________________

11-26-2011, 07:26 PM	#6
johnny_vitz Drives: 2005 Toyota Echo Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Hamilton, Canada Posts: 259	Cheapo aftermarket rotors are lucky to see two years of service time in our climate. The pads usually outlast the rotors now, which is why shops offer "lifetime" pads. Every year or two, they just have to pay to replace their warped rotors and service the calipers. sigh Tis my never ending frustration at work. I use OEM toyota rotors and they have been good for almost three years, and I'm on my third set of pads. Just service them once a year :) __________________ 05' Echo Hatch - Greddy Supercharger - rear disc

11-26-2011, 04:26 PM	#3
firemachine69 School'er of hard knocks Drives: Silver Yaris 4dr. HB Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Sudbury, On Posts: 556	I got some NAPA ones for a good price. I got a good deal on them, hopefully they hold up longer than four years this time. I'm running a night trip tonight, plus it's raining out here. Going to have to wait until Monday! (No biggy, girly is giving me a ride in her VW Beetle... Yep there goes my man-card. ) I honestly considered the BBK, but $1500 (plus a new set of wheels) is just out of my league at the moment, unfortunately. )

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