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tag4car

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So in theory could i have my rotors resurfaced without changing the pads? It's not really in my budget right now to replace pads too.. It's just a slight amount or warpage on them that has me thinkin..
 
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tag4car said:
So in theory could i have my rotors resurfaced without changing the pads? It's not really in my budget right now to replace pads too.. It's just a slight amount or warpage on them that has me thinkin..
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If they aren't a certain thickness, no shop can legally resurface them. Worse you can do is bring them somewhere to see if they will. Should be around $20 to do it.
 
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sure if they are thick enough they were probably never cut you can also throw a cheap set of pads on.... I use the cheaper pads from autozone they dont eat up the rotars lifetime warranty they are a little dirty dont forget to open the bleeders before compressing the pistons !
 

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i don't believe these have ever been turned, seem to be all oem stuff going on, i'm getting hawk pads when i change, i loved them on my gt
 

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Yea, you can get them turned. And if they are warped a bit, it makes a HUGE difference. My dad just got the rotors turned on his E350 work van, and my mom's V-10 Excursion, for the second time. No problems at all.
 
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Sure turn them, the shop will tell you if they are already too thin.

Be sure and paint the hats while they are off.
 

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mr-mike said:
dont forget to open the bleeders before compressing the pistons !
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You don't need to open the bleeders..


Unless you are flushing the brake fluid leave the bleeders alone because when you open them you can get air in the system.
 

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Kilgore Trout said:
Sure turn them, the shop will tell you if they are already too thin.

Be sure and paint the hats while they are off.
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oh yeah
 
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