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Date:         Fri, 1 Nov 2002 14:08:22 -0500
Reply-To:     mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Chris S <mrvolkswagen@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Brake Pads and Rotor Turning
Comments: To: Noel Cookson <ncookson@NETWORKUSA.NET>
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> While searching the archives I noticed that one person goes through four
> sets of pads before turning his rotors. Should I skip turning my rotors?




Based on my experience rotors do not need to be turned unless they are
warped or do not meet minimum thickness specifications.  By turning the
rotors you remove mass hence reducing the rotor's ability to absorb heat
hence increasing its propensity to warping.  So then you turn the rotors
again and remove some more mass... blah blah blah.


I think you get the picture.


I would clean your existing rotors using a good brake cleaner and emery
cloth to remove any old brake pad residue.


Chris S.


'85 Westy.
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