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Case Study: Fractured brake rotor
Posted to Technical Discussion Forum on 4/17/2015 26 Replies

This was on the vehicle for less than 5 miles. Rotor broke during "bed in". Why did it happen?

Outboard friction surface [broken rotor]

Inboard Friction surface [broken rotor]

Pads [broken rotor]

Here's what the caliper looks like [caliper]

Clue: The... Login to read more.

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car Vehicle Data

2008 Lexus IS250 2.5L

Engine2.5 L
Trans6-speed Automatic (Electronic)

car Vehicle Data

2008 Lexus IS250 2.5L

Engine2.5 L
Trans6-speed Automatic (Electronic)