I was checking the air pressure in my tires tonight and noticed that on the drivers side front rotor there is an indentation that is sorta deep to me on the rotor surface. I just put the Carbotech Panter + pads on getting ready for the event this weekend. None of the other rotors have anything like this at all. I was wondering what could of caused this? Like i said it seems to be pretty deep on the surface. My brakes have been squealing like hell lately which i knew they would with the Carbotech's...but even with them warmed up they squeek. Heck, even driving down the road and not even applying the brakes they sqeak. Is this normal?

Mike

 

Everything you describe is normal except the mark on the rotor surface - when you run your fingers across it, can you feel a variation on the surface?

 

yes definitely..feels like an indentation for certain.

mike

 

I'm guessing a rock got stuck in between the rotor surface and pad surface. Pull the brake pad off and see if there is anything stuck in them. If there are it is likely your problem.

Anyone else?

 

hmm..yea a rock is a possibility. i am going to check it out when i get a chance. will keep you guys posted. thanks for the help. any other ideas?

 

As long as it's bad, I'd keep running on it. Disassemble the caliper if you like, but it's probably nothing to worry about.

Warren

 

I just dissassembled the caliper and took off the pads on this drivers side front. I noticed on the pad that it is chipped in a certain spot. Would this be the cause? It is anything to worry about? If not i will just go ahead and put the pads back in and have at it this weekend

Mike

 

I'll vote for put it back together and go have fun.

Warren

 

I'll second that vote!

 

as long as pedal pressure and stoping power is there, a couple scratches and some noise wont keep me off the road.