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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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Hey Guys,

Just ordered Hawk HPS brakes.

Curious if I need rotors... No idea if they were ever replaced (got the car at 42k, it's at 50 now).

I can feel VERY slight "ripples" w/my finger if i run it across the rotor.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 06:05 PM
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Replace the rotors its cheap and easy for plain rotors go to napa about $25 a piece.
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 06:12 PM
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Hi There,
Slight ripples are normal for 50k miles.No need to change them
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by robsc501
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Slight ripples are normal for 50k miles.No need to change them
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Thanks Rob.

I took it to my mechanic and he said they look fine as well.

Was just curious
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Old Jun 14, 2010 | 07:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Worthington
Thanks Rob.

I took it to my mechanic and he said they look fine as well.

Was just curious
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I agree with Bob and your mechanic - those rotors are most likely OK to run a while longer.
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