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Re: Do rotors become less effective? Posted by Gene N [Email] (#1094) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Gene N) on Thu, 29 Aug 2013 05:11:44 In Reply to: Re: Do rotors become less effective?, Justin VanAbrahams [Profile/Gallery] , Thu, 29 Aug 2013 00:11:42 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
We are just guessing at this point, but I like the glazing theory. Some of the pad material gets transfered to the rotor as it wears, and, in fact, that is the reason for breaking in new brake rotors. Another theory might be that the rotors are getting thinner and running hotter because of less thermal mass. You could check the thickness against a new set and see if this is a factor. An IR thermometer could also be used to get a baseline of brake temperature after a standard run. If the brakes were running hotter as the rotors got thinner, then that would be your answer.
Racing is such a nice balace of science and magic.
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