SB

I'm going to be changing out the brake pads and just want to know if you always turn the rotors when you change the pads?? By the way I have no indication of warping so I don't want to screw with them if I don't have to.

thanks

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VipZ28

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generally yes you would, just to make sure the pad to rotor conact patch meets up right, otherwise uneven braking and pad wear may occur

trackbird

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Agreed, the correct thing to do is to turn them. I used to work at an autoparts store taht also turned rotors and I'd say that 10-15% of our customers actually did that. If the surface is flat (no visible grooves, etc), you can get away with changing pads and letting them "break in" to the rotors. I don't really like to recommend this approach, but I have used it on occasion and never had any problems. It takes common sense...and if in doubt....turn them. Good luck!

SB

Thanks guys, I appreciate the input!!


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DONAIMIAN

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Are you replacing the pads with stock or with something better than stock. If so I would get a better set of rotors just to stand up to the demands of the higher friction pads. Your stock rotors may not be warped now, but after a few good stops with good pads on you might have your wheels off next weekend changing rotors this time