Help with new polished rotors
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Help with new polished rotors
Ok so I buy a new 21" front wheel with matching polished rotors from RC Components. I install them with new Lyndall Racing Brake pads. When I ride it I get a pulsating and grabbing feeling when I use the brake. After about 50 miles I called RC Components and they said it shouldn't be doing this so I take the rotors off send them in and wait two weeks for new ones. I just put the new ones on today and when I ride it I get the same thing. Can anyone tell me if they had the same problem, is this normal and will it go away with time?
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From: Beaumont, CA
I just installed my new wheels and 2 peice rotors 2 weeks ago, and I am having the exact same issue. My wheels are also from RC. Great wheels. However there is an issue with their rotors and the brembo brake system. I too called them, and they wanted to send me another set as well. I asked them if they make floating rotors, and his response was, they just had a design meeting regarding the rotor issues and are moving forward with floating rotor production. So i had him put a set on order for me, and are currently waiting for them to show up. I believe this will cure the issue, because to me it feels like the rotors have too much "run out". Excessive run out will transfer up through the master and to your hand, just like when the rotors are warped on your car, you can feel it in the pedal. Who did you order your wheels from?
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I just installed my new wheels and 2 peice rotors 2 weeks ago, and I am having the exact same issue. My wheels are also from RC. Great wheels. However there is an issue with their rotors and the brembo brake system. I too called them, and they wanted to send me another set as well. I asked them if they make floating rotors, and his response was, they just had a design meeting regarding the rotor issues and are moving forward with floating rotor production. So i had him put a set on order for me, and are currently waiting for them to show up. I believe this will cure the issue, because to me it feels like the rotors have too much "run out". Excessive run out will transfer up through the master and to your hand, just like when the rotors are warped on your car, you can feel it in the pedal. Who did you order your wheels from?
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I ordered my wheels from Eastern Performance Cycles in Maryland. I am really about to pull my hair out with this deal. Especially after trying to explain to the wife why I spent $3000 and it doesn't ride like it's supposed to. I can put the stock rotors on the new wheels and rides just fine but when I put the polished ones back on it's the same pulsating feeling, makes it difficult to stop.
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