From A to Zed Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hi guys, I have recently ordered some DBA discs and new pads as my original ones are starting to look and feel a bit tired. Last weekend (with the window down) I started to notice a light rubbing / scuffing coming from the front driver's side wheel. I jacked the car onto axle stands tonight and spun the wheel around in attempt to locate the issue. The pads still have a 'little' meat left but the inside of the disc is very corroded and seems to be rubbing slightly against the backing plate. I'm not sure if the backing plate has slightly corroded / expanded as I left the wheel on whilst looking under the car. My discs are shot so I don't care about damaging them, I am just wondering if it safe to be driving around whilst I wait for my new brakes to arrive. This is subtle rubbing - I can still easily turn the wheel and spin it by hand, it's not like I have sparks flying out from under wheel.... Has anyone else experienced this? Thanks, Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 How long until the DBA discs turn up? Assuming you're not going to do 1000s of miles in it, nor 14 laps of the 'Ring, then it should be fine. Just be aware of it and avoid hard braking as much as possible, as you don't want to transfer the extra heat to other more fragile components, or run out of pad material completely. Pics of the new discs when fitted plz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
From A to Zed Posted May 14, 2009 Author Share Posted May 14, 2009 Hopefully soon mate, I've gone for the 4600's and DS2500's pads I'm going to have a crack at fitting them so I'll post some pictures up... Of the AA towing my car to Nissan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ekona Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 That's what I like to see, positive thinking! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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