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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 08:22 AM
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It appears that the rear and possibly front rotors are warped.

I changed the rear not too long ago but I purchased the rotors from autozone. I had a feeling that they would warp but didn't have time to shop around. They are under some type of warranty but it may not be worth replacing them with the same rotor.

Has anyone found an inexpensive source for rotors that do not warp?
I have a 1500.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 08:40 AM
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Inexpensive and "dont warp" do not go together. I've never had a problem with autozone rotors. Are you hard on your brakes? You could step up to the EBC brand or other high end brake parts. It won't be cheap though.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 08:47 AM
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Not too hard. The cummite is city driving but it is short.

I do have a boat and snowmobiles but the trailers get has been very limited the last year or two.

I can try to get the rotors covered and maybe even the pads. I am not exactly sure what their warranty is. If it is not going to cost me anything I could try it.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 11:29 AM
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just go for the best rotors you can get from places like NAPA. Personally, I stay away from the drilled high performance ones. I always ask for OEM or better replacement rotors and pads.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 08:16 PM
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OEM. is replacing with original Mopar.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2015 | 11:28 PM
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Originally Posted by kaw550
Has anyone found an inexpensive source for rotors that do not warp?
I have a 1500.
Recently did all four corners with Wagner rotors and their semi-metallic pads. Wagner's been producing OE replacement brake parts for a long time and they were cheaper than the OE stuff. Brake feel and stopping performance is better than the OE stuff ever was. Time will tell if they stay trued up.

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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 04:28 AM
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I've been using the Autozone rotors and pads since the early 90s, never had one warp and they are lifetime warranty...
 
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 02:23 PM
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Are you sure the rotors are warping? Most brake techs I have ever talked to said rotors never warp. The shudder is from uneven pad wear on the surface of the rotor. Often caused by uneven lug nut torque, bad pads, and out of spec runout of a brand new rotor. Check out the article on Stoptechs website.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 07:44 PM
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Got my last set from rock auto. Raybestos rotors. Never had a rotor warp ever, seems to be a driving style since folks seem to always have it happen or never.
 
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Old Jun 6, 2015 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by NoMoreGMsForMe
OEM. is replacing with original Mopar.
I should have said OEM performance equivalent
 
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