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Q: Why do you turn brake rotors?
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Why would the front rotors turn after changing the brake pads and rotors?

Possible wrong rotors???


Do brake rotors need to be replaced if there is no noise shimmy or other brake issues?

When Brake Rotors Are To Thin To Turn On A Brake Lathe To Have The Minumn Thickness. They Need To Be Replaced.


Is there anywhere that will turn rotors for my Dodge Ram 1500?

Any local brake shop will be able to turn the rotors for you Dodge Ram 1500. Depending on what is located near you Midas, Sears, and Tires Plus are all places that will turn a set of rotors.


Why is your car feels like its jumping when its stop?

When applying the brakes; if you feel the car jumping it's usually the brake rotors need "turned". And, all depending on the age of the rotors and how much your OLD brake pads have scraped them, you might need to buy new rotors. So, my answer is TURN or REPLACE brake rotors. <end>


1989 jeep Cherokee front disc brakes pulling hard to one side is there an adjustment that could be made other then bleeding brakes?

change calipers and brake lines. flush brake system. measure rotors for thickness. the rotors on your particular vehicle are composite, which usually warrants replacement rather than to turn them. do all of this due to the age of the vehicle. change calipers and brake lines. flush brake system. measure rotors for thickness. the rotors on your particular vehicle are composite, which usually warrants replacement rather than to turn them. do all of this due to the age of the vehicle. change calipers and brake lines. flush brake system. measure rotors for thickness. the rotors on your particular vehicle are composite, which usually warrants replacement rather than to turn them. do all of this due to the age of the vehicle. change calipers and brake lines. flush brake system. measure rotors for thickness. the rotors on your particular vehicle are composite, which usually warrants replacement rather than to turn them. do all of this due to the age of the vehicle.


Can brake rotors cause a rubbing noise when turn right or left?

Sometimes not all the time


What are brake calipers?

Brake calipers are the hydraulic devices that wrap around the rotors and pinch the brake pads into the rotors when you stop.


Where can I get the brake rotors on my vehicle replaced?

You can get your brake rotors replaced by visiting Autoparts Warehouse which contain various brake rotors in size and durability to fit your needs and accommodate your budget.


How much should you pay to replace brake pads and turn the rotors on a Kia Optima?

I recently got a quote for my 2003 Kia Optima brake pads & rotors to be replaced in the rear and it came to $183 before taxes. This price is to replace both pads and rotors completely. Usually rotors don't cost much to be turned.


What causes a warped brake rotor?

Excessive or heavy and continuous braking may warp brake rotors. Braking hard (heating the rotors a lot) and then going through water (which quickly cools the hot rotors) may also cause the rotors to warp. If the brake pads or brake rotors are getting thin, the rotors will warp more easily.


What is a brake lathe?

A brake lathe is a metal lathe designed for truing the surfaces of automotive brake rotors which the brake pads bear upon.resurface rotors and drums


Ford Escort what size brake rotors?

The Ford escort uses 12 inch brake rotors. The brake rotors are used on all four wheels and our the same size on each wheel.