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If you chage the pads before they are worn down to the metal and no groves in the rotors you do not have to turn them. I have owned several cars and replaced the pads or had the dealer replace the pads. Turning the rotors every time is a ruse to get you to buy new rotors. Every time you turn a rotor you shave metal off of it which makes it thinner. Eventually it is below specs. and they sell you a new rotor. They will shave so much off the first time, the next time you go nfor a brake job you will be convinced you need new rotors. To qualify my statements, I have been retired for 7 years from a major auto co. ,and when I was much younger I used to rebuild cars as a hobby. These quick lane oil and brake shops that advertise lifetime brake jobs will not give you the life time guarantee unless they turn the rotors, thus insuring your return to their shop for replacement pads and now a new rotor because they will say that if you have them turned again they will be underspecs, thus you will have to purchase new rotors.
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Why do your rotors have small grooves after installing new rotors and brakes?
Your rotors had the grooves before, from the old pads. You should have had them turned. Next time check rotors at time of fitting new pads. If you can see or feel grooves then they should be repaired.
When installing new rotors do they have to be turned first or are they good to go out of the box?
new rotors are good to go from the box. just clean them with a brake cleaner before you install the pads, as rotors have a thin protective film on them to prevent rust etc in shipping and storage
Do you need to replace rotors if the pads still have surfacing left?
You replace rotors when they get too thin, or are warped. They may be to thin to be turned and still alright to use. Rotors do not "have to" be turned to put new pads on.
Do the rotors have to be turned when replaceing brake pads on a 2005 chavy trailblazer?
The new pads will last longer, work better, and be quieter if the rotors are resurfaced.
What causes a grinding noise after you got new brake pads and rotors?
This is often caused by installing new pads on worn or slightly worn rotors. Buying new rotors or turning the same rotors would make a smooth surface for the new pads to rub against. Any surface that is less than smooth will cause some grinding for a few days or maybe longer. It also shortens the life of your new pads.
Why would your car vibrate after installing new brakes?
Were the rotors resurfaced or replaced, or just the pads? Warped rotors are the most common cause of vibration when braking
What is the cause of a grinding noise coming from the rear endof a 1998 dodge avenger?
Sounds like you need a new set of brake pads and might have to get the rotors turned. Sounds like you need a new set of brake pads and might have to get the rotors turned.
What causes the front end to vibrate when braking?
Warped rotors is the most likely cause. Have the rotors turned or replaced and new pads installed.
Chrysler front end shakes when you hit the brakes?
Your rotors are warped. You need new brake pads and the rotors turned at a machine shop or replaced.
Why does Acura Legend shake when braking?
More than likely you have warped rotors. Have the rotors and brakes inspected. If the rotors are not too bad and have not been turned before they can be turned and trued and used again. You will also need new brake pads.
Why would car vibrate after resurfing all 4 rotors and installing new pads?
I don't know the details but you may have a bent axle.
When you brake your Chevy Trailblazer pulsates why?
The brake rotors are warped are out of round. Need to do a brake job and have the rotors turned are replaced. Be sure to install new pads and shoes.
