If the rotors are in good shape other than a bit of scoring, they can be cleaned up quite successfully. However, if they are worn close to the limit, they will warp. Karl Wolz ----- Original Message ----- From: "John Wessels" <EUROMOG@AOL.COM> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Thursday, April 06, 2000 7:12 AM Subject: Re: Volks Cafe (ie Volks Motorsports.com) is awesome!
> In a message dated 4/6/00 0:04:15 AM EST, sarbar@CRUZIO.COM writes: > > << They were able to remachine the rotors and just > gave me new pads. Unbelievable! >> > > Yes this is quite unbeleivable. I would NEVER machine brake rotors on a > Vanagon. They WILL warp soon and you will have to not only buy new rotors but > pay the labor to install them. Machining rotors on a Vanagon is a FALSE > economy. > > John Wessels > European Motorsport > Livermore, CA > http://www.euromog.com |
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