Notices
2017 - 2022 Super Duty The 2017-2022 Ford F250, F350, F450, F550 & F600 Super Duty Pickup and Chassis Cab
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: CARiD

Rotor failure

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 12:43 PM
  #1  
Brandonwalrath89's Avatar
Brandonwalrath89
Thread Starter
|
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 8
Likes: 4
Rotor failure

Could someone possibly shed some light on how or why this could ha e possibly happened. Passenger front rotor
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 12:45 PM
  #2  
ATC Crazy's Avatar
ATC Crazy
Hotshot
Community Builder
Loved
Community Favorite
Top Answer: 10
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 12,278
Likes: 4,287
From: SW VA
Either a manufacturing defect, or possibly something got between the rotor and the caliper. Inspect the caliper for any damage on the bottom side.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 12:49 PM
  #3  
Brandonwalrath89's Avatar
Brandonwalrath89
Thread Starter
|
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 8
Likes: 4

This is also a second hole in the same rortor
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 12:50 PM
  #4  
Ltngdrvr's Avatar
Ltngdrvr
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 5
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,355
Likes: 4,863
Excess porosity in the casting, it happens sometimes.
Replace it and go on, nothing much else to do about it.
If still under warranty, dealer should have no issues getting it warranted.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 12:57 PM
  #5  
Brandonwalrath89's Avatar
Brandonwalrath89
Thread Starter
|
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 8
Likes: 4
Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Excess porosity in the casting, it happens sometimes.
Replace it and go on, nothing much else to do about it.
If still under warranty, dealer should have no issues getting it warranted.
so the truck has 30000 miles and is under every warranty since brand new but when calling different ford dealership some say it should he covered and some are saying it won't be covered.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:00 PM
  #6  
WXboy's Avatar
WXboy
Logistics Pro
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Sep 2002
Posts: 4,410
Likes: 1,015
From: Central KY
Typically "wear parts" like clutches, brakes, etc. are only covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:21 PM
  #7  
longhaultransport's Avatar
longhaultransport
Laughing Gas
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 1
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 1,027
Likes: 509
That looks like a defect, not wear.



 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:27 PM
  #8  
Black Buzzard's Avatar
Black Buzzard
Tuned
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2019
Posts: 295
Likes: 199
Be grateful the front wheel didnt lock up at speed when it came apart.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:27 PM
  #9  
Ethanfoster's Avatar
Ethanfoster
Cross-Country
Joined: Dec 2023
Posts: 50
Likes: 14
From: Los Angeles
From what I've heard, if the lug nuts aren't tightened evenly or to the right torque, it can cause the brake rotor to warp. When that happens, you get uneven surfaces, which leads to more wear and tear and could eventually cause a failure. It's best to make sure they're tightened just right to avoid those problems. I always double-check after getting my tires changed
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:31 PM
  #10  
Brandonwalrath89's Avatar
Brandonwalrath89
Thread Starter
|
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 8
Likes: 4
Originally Posted by Black Buzzard
Be grateful the front wheel didnt lock up at speed when it came apart.
so you are right about that cause it's been like this for awhile with no indication of this problem. No vibration nosie or anything never would have known if I didn't get my tires rotated yesterday
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:33 PM
  #11  
Brandonwalrath89's Avatar
Brandonwalrath89
Thread Starter
|
8th Gear
Joined: Apr 2024
Posts: 8
Likes: 4
Originally Posted by Ethanfoster
From what I've heard, if the lug nuts aren't tightened evenly or to the right torque, it can cause the brake rotor to warp. When that happens, you get uneven surfaces, which leads to more wear and tear and could eventually cause a failure. It's best to make sure they're tightened just right to avoid those problems. I always double-check after getting my tires changed
nothing is warped the rotor surface witch meets the brake pads is in great shape it's only the area of witch is in the picture
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:38 PM
  #12  
senix's Avatar
senix
Super Moderator
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 37,367
Likes: 1,857
From: Frederick, MD
Club FTE Gold Member
should be a warranty since this is a casting failure.

The tire and rim will be inspected to ensure nothing was lodged or any other causes.

Do not drive it, have it towed.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 01:42 PM
  #13  
Member No. 1's Avatar
Member No. 1
Rather Be Rid'n!
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Nov 2023
Posts: 448
Likes: 205
From: SE Massachusetts
Club FTE Gold Member
I did notice that both holes are aligned to the bolts holding the hub vs between the bolts.
A coincidence, possibly, but I would tend to think that the inside surface where the hub bolts sit might not be square or smooth. In turn that put undue stress around the bolt hole.
Just thinking out loud.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 02:21 PM
  #14  
whagen's Avatar
whagen
Tuned
15 Year Member
Liked
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 447
Likes: 40
That has been that way for a while based on the rust. Has anyone done any service that would have required removal of the rotor? Maybe someone got over zealous trying to remove the rotor (surprised it would be with only 30K miles). Have you done any off roading and maybe a rock or something got behind the rotor or between the rotor and caliper? I can't imagine it was this way when delivered. The crack looks like it was pushed out from inside. If it were a casting issue that would shown up in the machining. Might be machined to small on the inside or the hub it's on is to large and as the rotor was tighten on it wedged on the hub and busted out the rotor in two locations.
 
Reply
Old Apr 23, 2024 | 02:25 PM
  #15  
Ltngdrvr's Avatar
Ltngdrvr
Lead Driver
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Top Answer: 5
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 8,355
Likes: 4,863
Originally Posted by WXboy
Typically "wear parts" like clutches, brakes, etc. are only covered for 12 months or 12,000 miles.
But, that is a defective part, not wear related.
It definitely should be a warranty fix, if a dealer service manager says no, then you are at the wrong dealer.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:30 AM.