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Old 11-28-2004, 11:18 PM   #8
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Originally Posted by Trent Steel
What does turning the rotors do?
Several things..

1) Removes any glaze build up
2) Removes any grooves cut into the rotors from wear
3) Can remove minor warping
4) Provides a proper surface for the new pads to break in

You can't always turn the rotors. Sometimes they may be worn too thin, grooves worn in too deep, or too much warp to remove and in these circumstances they should be replaced.
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