Question about Rotors
11-27-2011, 09:40 AM
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11-28-2011, 10:17 AM
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11-28-2011, 11:37 AM
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St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16
I have had no luck turning rotors. My understanding was that they were treated (chemical and heat) and turning them removes much of this protection. They will tend to warp within a few thousand miles. For that reason, I always replaced with new.
Realistically, how many times are you going to replace pads? Unless you track the car, you may as well go for new rotors. IMHO.
Realistically, how many times are you going to replace pads? Unless you track the car, you may as well go for new rotors. IMHO.
11-28-2011, 11:50 AM
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Most brake manufacturers no longer recommend turning rotors as it weakens them and makes them prone to warping more the next time. Warping would be the only reason to turn them, it is not an automatic thing in spite of the fact that many places just do it as part of a brake job. If the rotors are over the min thickness number, just replace the pads, if not, or if they are warped, replace them.
11-28-2011, 12:54 PM
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"In honor of jpee"
and one of the reasons many (but not all) mfrs. recommend replacing rotors vs. turning them is because OE rotors are now thinner than they once were---all in the name of saving weight (and money).
11-28-2011, 01:58 PM
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Buy new rotors, your just putting a band aid on somthing. Start fresh rotors and pads. If no track use look at the Carbotech 1521 compound.
F 1 piece $282 R 1 piece $239 Less 7% forum discount.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
F 1 piece $282 R 1 piece $239 Less 7% forum discount.
The Carbotech™ 1521™ is our high performance street compound. The 1521™ compound is known for its release and modulation, along with unmatched rotor friendliness. 1521™ is also a very low dusting and low noise compound with an excellent initial bite. This compound's excellent linear torque production provides incredible braking force without ABS intervention. Carbotech™ 1521™ operating range starts out at ambient and goes up to 800°F (426°C+). 1521™ is suitable for ALL street cars, perfect for your tow vehicle or fleet vehicle. Carbotech™ 1521™ is NOT recommended for ANY track use.
11-28-2011, 05:40 PM
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I bought new front rotors for $150 shipped online (non-vendor)...those were OEM Z06 rotors. They are cheap. The ones which I replaced had over 70,000 miles on them and were in decent shape, they probably had another 10-15,000 miles left on them.
11-28-2011, 05:51 PM
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St. Jude Donor '09-'11
I have 91K on my 05 C6, and just replaced the front brakes for the first time. Pads still were good for several thousand miles, but I got a great deal on new pads ($100 off using my GM credit card). Rotors were fine.