It's a good idea. Typically, when you have brakes done at a garage, turning the rotors are part of the deal.
If you don't turn the rotors, imperfection in the rotor surface can create grooves and uneven wear in your new pads.
If rotors are smooth and shiny, they are good. If still not certain, ask at brake shop.
Brake drums can not be cut. The shoes inside can be replaced.Only disc brakes(rotors) can cut.
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.
In general, normal wear can cause the rotors to become groved. The pads wear "into" the rotor during regular use. At some point, the rotors may need to be turned or replaced, and the pads may need to be replaced. Both the turning/replacing of the rotors and the replacment of the brake pads is done at the same time. Few if any professionals will attempt to "short cut" a brake job by just doing one thing.
Yes. Although it confuses me as to why you would want to use old rotors for a brake job. New ones are cheap.
My brake job on my A4- rotors and pads- $473.
AS A GENERAL RULE YOU GET THE ROTORS CUT OR RESURFACED BY A REPUTABLE SHOP. THERE IS NOT REPAIR THEY ARE EITHER THICK ENOUGH TO CUT OR THEY NEED TO BE REPLACED
Certainly not. 2nd answer: If metal-to-metal grinding has been heard prior to the brake shoe change, slap your calipers on those rotors before deciding to have them turned.
$1400, front and rear including rotors.
Brake calipers are the hydraulic devices that wrap around the rotors and pinch the brake pads into the rotors when you stop.
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.
The brake pads are probably worn. If not repaired, then the metal backer of the brake pads can cut into and damage the brake rotors. Noise is a sign to check the brakes as soon as possible.