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Originally Posted by A930Rocket
I never turn rotors, when replacing pads.
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Same, I quit getting rotors turned a long time ago. Now if there was someone around like Fred who knew how to clean them up without ruining them, maybe I would. Rotors are consumable items, just like brake pads. If rotors are slightly worn, (tiny lip on the edge), who cares as long as they’re still in spec? If it’s more than a small lip, I replace them. Turning worn rotors generally just leaves you with skinny rotors that don’t have enough metal to spare on them for wear. The thickness of a rotor is a big deal.
As far as pads go, I stick with stock/OEM, especially on European cars but really on everything. My F-250 only gets Motorcraft pads…they fit perfectly and the compound was engineered for the truck. Pads that advertise no dust or longer lasting are junk, usually. They are just rock hard pads that eat rotors fast and do not perform or feel like OEM on the pedal. The pedal feel of a well engineered car is a wondrous thing, Porsche and Mercedes spring to mind but the brakes on my 2022 Chevy feel great as well.
