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Old 07-31-2005, 10:53 PM
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If a rotor has one or more side seals stuck in the grooves, does that mean that there is a mechanical problem with the rotor, or that they simply are jammed from carbon and other buildup? I just want to make sure before I buy some rotors for my rebuild. TIA.
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Old 07-31-2005, 11:09 PM
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Usually, its just carbon and gunk built up in it becuase of it sitting for a long time.
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Old 08-01-2005, 12:23 AM
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as long as they arent rusted in you're prolly ok
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Old 08-01-2005, 02:12 AM
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I had a stuck side seal in one of my rotors and it was from the face of the rotor getting dented some how cause a pinch in the side seals area.
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