Was in the right lane going about 45-50 and watched as an idiot zoomed by in the left lane and then basically pulled this move (link on a minute) and then STOPPED in the right lane after realizing they missed the exit ramp. I slammed on my brakes and managed to stop, but now I hear a lub-lub-lub sound. Do you think I warped my rotor(s)?

or maybe not?
http://backfires.caranddriv...ke-rotors-don-t-warp

[This message has been edited by TheDigitalAlchemist (edited 07-28-2013).]

More likely the material separated from the backing on one or more wheels. You might notice a larger shiny area on the affected wheel(s), like the lack of an inner boundary. I had this whisk whisk sound on both sides of the SE. The right side eventually ground down the rotor and the other side the backing and the material fell out separately when I took the caliper off the rotor. I had assumed I just got lazy and allowed the right side pads to wear down all the way, but it might also be the one (outside pad) separated and fell out. I'd say buy some new pads and take the wheels off to see if the pads are in one piece.

quote Originally posted by 85 SE VIN 9: More likely the material separated from the backing on one or more wheels. You might notice a larger shiny area on the affected wheel(s), like the lack of an inner boundary. I had this whisk whisk sound on both sides of the SE. The right side eventually ground down the rotor and the other side the backing and the material fell out separately when I took the caliper off the rotor. I had assumed I just got lazy and allowed the right side pads to wear down all the way, but it might also be the one (outside pad) separated and fell out. I'd say buy some new pads and take the wheels off to see if the pads are in one piece.

Thanks, I'll do this.

warped? unlikely

Jack each wheel and carefully check the tire.
Likely front but check rear
You might have belt bad.
Indents or bulging, tread and/or sidewall, are a sign bad tire.

If you have "upgraded" brakes then check rotors moves on lugs. Many "upgraded" don't have hub centric rings...

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Did you lock up the brakes? You may have made a flat spot on the tire.

Easiest way to find out, pull the wheel and look.
If the rotor and pads don't bind, roll the wheel.
I hope it isn't serious tho, good luck!

quote Originally posted by Gall757: Did you lock up the brakes? You may have made a flat spot on the tire.

This is what I thought right away.

Stock solid rotors? Most likely not. Vented upgrade rotors? Could be. (Parallel runout) changing thickness of surface. Rare with solid rotors unless rusted or very badly overheated(blue marks).
In hard turn, violent braking, with hot rotors, possible(Lateral runout) [in/out] outer area of rotor not in line with hub.

Sometimes aggressive moves can cause wheel to move a little on the hub. Either way, you know the drill. Take off wheel, inspect.

You might just need to lube the sliders.

quote Originally posted by 85 SE VIN 9: You might just need to lube the sliders.

unless they are from white castle...

speaking of grease

quote Originally posted by 85 SE VIN 9: speaking of grease

What, no lub for white castle?

maybe you're thinking of a castle nut

You smoked the tires and flat-spotted them. Time for a new set.