I've got an 01 F4i with slightly warped rotors, nothing too bad, just annoying whenI brake. Is it possible to hammer out the warped part of the rotor? I can't lay the rotor exactly flat on the workbench because of the rivet type things that connect the hub of the rotor to the actual surface area where the brake grabs. Since it wont lay flat due to those rivet things, is is possible to straighten the rotor or do I have to buy new ones? Thanks in advance.

 

you can fix it, but why would you want to? just get a new set from honda...

 

Fixing it (if its fixable) is far cheaper than buying a new one or a used one on Ebay.

Here's one place that does it:
http://www.gpframeandwheel.com

 

Awesome Link! I also have a rotor issue, and for cheap rotor its still 120each, so if this guy can straighten them it will save a lot of money, just a little advice, you should mic them first just to ensure they are still within specs.

 

straightening a bent rotor isnt worth the savings IMO. you're bending metal back another direction after it has been bent one way, and in the process weakening it. why risk doing that when you could guarantee safe stopping with new and straight rotors?

 

I'm with bobthebiker on this one. Fixing fairings and small cosmetic stuff is no biggie, brakes...? I'd buy new rotors.

 

A warped rotor isn't really a bend. We're only taking a few mils out of true. You're not going to sacrifice the integrity of the material for that small amount.

Anyway, I've had no problems braking from 150+mph at the track.

 

Thanks for the quick replies and the link, abadfish. I don't want to buy new rotors because they are expenxive and mine are polished. I would hate to have another set re-polished if I can still save these.

 

this is what i did it worked great!!!


get a old calc book out open up about halfway.. put the rotor in and close the bookl pile a few other books on top and viola when you wake up the next day the rotor is as straight as a gay guy on crack

 

Was that a joke danny? or are you being serious...sounds suspicious since the books aren't much weight to straighten metal. But I am up for any ideas