90 T-Bird Rotor Warping

[Steve Szymanski]

Hi!

I've have a 90 T-Bird that seems determined
to warp the front rotors within a week or
two of doing a brake job. I've checked the
rear drum adjustment. Replaced the rotors,
and these are about to get replaced again,
all within a year. I think I must be on
me third or fourth set of pads

I've heard that these T-Birds had weak braking
systems for the weight of the car, but am
not sure how true this is.

Any suggestions on at least keeping the brake
jobs to no more than once a year?

Thanks!!

Steve

 

[Paul Johnson]

You may want to try a larger rotor and maybe one that is cross drilled and slotted to allow for better braking and cooling - I think that will solve your issue....

 

[Jeff Steinert]

Goind to a good pad may also help, not that yours arent good, but maybe use a carbon metallic? It's a strange sounding problem IMO. I've honestly never heard of this before without some other definitive problem causing it. I know you've checked the rear drum adjustment, but how are the drums themselves? Could it be that they've been turned too many times? Rear shoes? Your problem just sounds to me like the fronts are doing all the work. Well let us know if you find the problem, I'd like to hear about this for future referance.
Good Luck,
-Jeff

 

[Joe Vandatta]

You might try Midas, they have a pretty good warranty----been putting mufflers on my bird for30 years (under warranty)

 

[Weston B.]

The 89 I have has hade crossdrilled rotors on it for over 65,000 miles and not a hint od warping. The first guy was about right. I just used crossdrilled rotors to help. They also will stop hard over and over with no ill heat effect stopping power reduction. The are made from Cadmium compound also(I just do not know what type of metal cadmim is--but it seeems to do the job.
Wes Bennett :