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08-07-2012, 07:51 PM

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Why? If they are in good shape, relining with pads is done all the time. I've sometimes gotten a second reline out of a set of rotors.

Because the brake rotor is a precision surface that should be trued up when installing new pads for maximum effectiveness. I'm not saying you should buy new rotors, but you should turn them so they are true again.

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08-07-2012, 08:18 PM

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Well I did the bedding in process, seems to have worked no more squealing. Did not do anything other then driving as per the instruction.

Sounds good. Hopefully they stay quiet.

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