Nondirectional Rotor Finishes: Do You Need Them? Fresno CA
>General Motors TSB #00-05-22-022 says rotors should only be resurfaced if the rotors are badly scored and the depth of the grooves exceeds 0.060 inches (1.5 mm), or there is excessive corrosion on the rotor faces, more than .003 inches (.080 mm) of lateral runout, or more than .001 inch (0.025 mm) in thickness variation.
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Clovis, CA
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You have probably heard that nondirectional rotor finishes can lessen the risk of new brake pads squealing. They can, but do you really need to apply a nondirectional finish to freshly turned rotors. And what about new rotors? Should you give them a nondirectional finish if they don't have one? Like many issues concerning brake rotors, different people have different opinions about what works best. So with that said, let's take a closer look at rotor refinishing and what it really takes to guarantee quiet brakes. WHEN TO TURN ROTORS
By the time a vehicle needs new brake pads, the rotors may show considerable wear. The areas on the rotors where the pads rub will often have grooves, maybe some minor surface cracking or pitting, and possibly enough variations in thickness due to wear that are causing noticeable pedal vibrations when the brakes are applied. Most shops resurface rotors every time they replace a set of pads. Some would argue that rotors in relatively good condition (only minor grooving and no hard spots, cracks or pedal pulsations), do not need to be resurfaced. Not resurfacing the rotors extends their life and saves the vehicle owner some money. Others say the risk of a comeback because the rotors were not resurfaced is reason enough to turn the rotors. Do the job once and do it right the first time is their reasoning. If the rotors are cracked or have hard spots, most experts agree that replacement is the only option - and certainly if the rotors are ... |
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