i know some rotors are not supposed to be resurfaced
but my car is a 1998 chevy malibu so im pretty sure there
resurfaceble but is it neccesary
2007-11-04 06:28:32 · 11 answers · asked by Eduardo M 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
I have done thousands of brake jobs. I suggest machining the rotors and or drums at every brake job, this ensures the surface is flat and not warped, you could also risk brake squeak issues and or brake pedal pulsations. If you dont turn them, it's not the end of the world, and you still will have safe brakes, but they might make noise and pulsate.
2007-11-04 06:32:25 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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is it neccesary to machine rotors when changing brake pads?
i know some rotors are not supposed to be resurfaced
but my car is a 1998 chevy malibu so im pretty sure there
resurfaceble but is it neccesary
2015-08-16 18:52:01 · answer #3 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your brakes were jumpy or pulsing before as in warped rotors, then yes. If they were good, then no. Most companies now cut corners so closely, there isn't any extra metal to turn off the rotors and still be in minimum tolerances. By the same token, it doesn't cost that much to just replace them. I usually turn rotors once before replacing them but I do it myself. If I had to hire it done, I would have them replaced.
2007-11-04 06:48:28 · answer #4 · answered by bigrick45 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just usually buy new rotors when i purchase brake pads...but thats just me
2007-11-04 06:41:17 · answer #5 · answered by gdriver001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Will is right, I have never done a brake job where I did not get the rotors turned. Get them done, the cost is minimal and the benfits are immeasurable.
2007-11-04 08:08:53 · answer #6 · answered by Michael H 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, it is not always necessary. I only do it when there has been serious metal to metal damage to the rotor, and they can be safely resurfaced.
2007-11-04 06:38:15 · answer #7 · answered by Trump 2020 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes yes yes yes yes..everytime you change pads or shoes, machine or replace the rotors or drums. period
2007-11-04 10:24:16 · answer #8 · answered by skid 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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well ususally it is not too hard. depends on the vehicle. go to a local parts store and get yourelf a repair manual for your car. it will tell you step by step with pictures. usually its just a couple bolts you have to remove.
2016-04-11 05:40:11 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It`s not neccesary; but very good policy
2007-11-04 06:33:49 · answer #10 · answered by john g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋