Originally Posted by Tobra
If the wheel lugs are unevenly torqued, the rotor will tend to warp, the uneven material accumulation is possible. I have seen warped rotors, never physically seen the uneven pad build up...I am an avowed sceptic
I guess it is possible, maybe even likely, but I still think rotors warp
You relized how hot you have to get the rotor actually warp right? If you improperly torque your lugs you might warp the hub part, but I doubt you could warp the rotor surface just by tighting your lug nuts in-correctly.