2004 Hyundai Elantra Brake Rotor

2004 HYUNDAI ELANTRA
62,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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SANJAY_41
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Hello CarPros

Last weeke end I did Brake rotor and pad replacement. I purchased OEM rotor from Pepboys store. While putting new rotors on HUB, I found that the there was little flange on hub where old rotors were nicely and too securely fit. However, the new rotor does not fit on to flange. Flange diameter is little bigger than hub diameter may be by 1 mm(milimeter). So I was looking at the videos on carpros and in video I did not see the rotor was being fitted too tight on such flange. I mean rotor was just freely put on hub and then caliper and pads were installed. I did exactly the same thing. I have driven my car about 150 miles so far. I have not noticed any problem. However, following question comes in mind and make me nervous when ever I drive this car.

The question is old rotor were too tightly secure on flange on the hub however new rotor did not mount on flange even after havey hammering. Will this cause problem such as breaking lug nut or tier coming out while driving due to not putting new rotor on flange?

ANy insight is appreciated.

Thanks a lot

Sanjay
May 11, 2010 at 4:33 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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I would have to see what you are explaining. Chances are they are fine. THe lug nuts hold both the wheel and the rotor in place. Keep in mind, rotors from Pep Boys are not OEM. THey are aftermarket parts and may not be exactly the same. OEM parts come from the dealer from the original manufacturer.

If you could upload a picture, I may be able to tell you better. If they are working good, chances are they are fine. Just double check the lug nuts on the wheel to make sure they are still torqued properly. My only concern is that the rotor does seat and a wheel become loose.

Let me know if you have other questions.

Joe
May 17, 2010 at 10:35 PM