turning rotors
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From: Fayetteville (Atlanta) GA
turning rotors
I turned the ones on my 2000 F-250 4X4. The local brake places could not turn them due to the size. Even the local Ford dealer didn't have a machine large enough. I had to take them to a shop that does school buses, dump trucks. I don't think mine were any type of composite, just regular steel.
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From: Dallas, GA
turning rotors
They can be turned...
Just remember, if you are turning them because they are warped, they will warp even quicker the more they are turned. The heat tends to get to them quicker the thinner they get.
Just replaced my front rotors with the ART rotors...time will tell if it was worth the bucks!!!
Just remember, if you are turning them because they are warped, they will warp even quicker the more they are turned. The heat tends to get to them quicker the thinner they get.
Just replaced my front rotors with the ART rotors...time will tell if it was worth the bucks!!!
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From: Livermore Maine
turning rotors
The general opinion amongst my fellow gear heads is to replace them if you can afford it. People have been turning them for years but, nothing beats a new set.
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From: Washington State
turning rotors
I always thought that you turned drums and resurfaced rotors.
Not that I am being picky or anything...
You can resurface them, just start saving for something new while your newly resurfaced rotors begin the path towards warpness...again...
Not that I am being picky or anything...
You can resurface them, just start saving for something new while your newly resurfaced rotors begin the path towards warpness...again...
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turning rotors
My rotors dont seem to be warped at all and i have 35,000mi on them.I havent checked yet but im assuming that im close to needing new pads.Should i just slap on new pads,or should i still turn(or as monsta puts it 
)resurface the rotors?
)resurface the rotors?
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Originally posted by Monsta
I always thought that you turned drums and resurfaced rotors.
Not that I am being picky or anything...
I always thought that you turned drums and resurfaced rotors.
Not that I am being picky or anything...
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From: Livermore Maine
turning rotors
Would having them "milled" be an appropriate term??
Milled: to shape, finish or transform by passing through a machine;specifically to shape or dress, as metal, by means of a rotary cutter.
" Today I took them there rotors down to the local shop and had em milled".
A whole new terminology for us more refined and sophisticated gearheads!!
Just yankin your chain MONSTA.
Instead of "turning", "resurfacing" or "milling" them we most generally "throw" them on the junk pile and start fresh.
Milled: to shape, finish or transform by passing through a machine;specifically to shape or dress, as metal, by means of a rotary cutter.
" Today I took them there rotors down to the local shop and had em milled".
A whole new terminology for us more refined and sophisticated gearheads!!
Just yankin your chain MONSTA.
Instead of "turning", "resurfacing" or "milling" them we most generally "throw" them on the junk pile and start fresh.
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turning rotors
Why bring them in a get them turned or what ever. As long as there is no pulse in the braking don't worry about it. If there is do the at home method, just through them old pads back on and drive around for a little while.
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From: Greensboro
turning rotors
Your best bet is to have the rotors turned. When the rotors get hot and cool over the life of the pads, glazing of the rotor occurs. This glaze must be removed in order for the new pads to seat themselves properly. If you are to thrifty to take them in and be properly turned, You can use 80 grit sandpaper and carefully grind them yourself.
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