Turning Baer Rotors?
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St. Jude Donor '04-'05-'06-'07
Turning Baer Rotors?
Title says it all....
I did a search, but only found unrelated threads.
I have 2 piece, drilled and slotted, +1 front and rear, getting ready to change pads.
Anyone have a definite answer and or/local, reputable L.A. area shop? (Not A&A... already know Andy)
TIA
Dave
I did a search, but only found unrelated threads.
I have 2 piece, drilled and slotted, +1 front and rear, getting ready to change pads.
Anyone have a definite answer and or/local, reputable L.A. area shop? (Not A&A... already know Andy)
TIA
Dave
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I don't believe you should, or could. The chamfer of the cross drilled holes will diminish and then you'll run the risk of cracking.
I always thought they were throw aways when it came to turning IMHO.
I always thought they were throw aways when it came to turning IMHO.
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If they are not damaged rotors do not need to be turned. Turning rotors when changing pads is a fallacy. If you keep the same pad compound the rotors will already have a layer of transfer material built up on them. If you are changing pad materials the new pads will transfer a layer after a few miles of usage.
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Thanks for the input guys! 
I have a couple of light grooves on the rotors (I think from hard spots in the old pads) and I was on the fence since I have new pads coming. I think I'll pass on turning the rotors, just replace the pads and see what happens. The new pads will wearing the rotors down a little right? 
Dave
I have a couple of light grooves on the rotors (I think from hard spots in the old pads) and I was on the fence since I have new pads coming. I think I'll pass on turning the rotors, just replace the pads and see what happens.
The new pads will wearing the rotors down a little right? Dave
