civic91

hi there! if changing brake pads, do i really need to resurface the rotor?

Eva01

Yes. Get your rotors turned to ensure that your new brakes have an even surface to bite into.

steadyeddy

Not unless they are warped. When you hit the brakes hard, do you get a lot of vibration? If so, you need to get the rotors done. If not, don't waste the money. Just replace the pads.

civic91

Thank you!

Eva01

I wouldn't recommend turing warped rotors because they are prone to rewarp. Just get new rotors if they are warped.

IntEGNYC

You dont know how well of a job the resurfacing will be anyhow.

New Rotors are cheaper than getting them resurfaced.


EDIT: Sorry, miss read the original post. You dont need to resurface the rotors unless they are in very poor condition.


[Modified by IntEGNYC, 4:42 PM 4/2/2003]

tC_Dragon

if u don't get the steering wheel shake at hard brakin(which is indicative of warped rotors), then jus go ahead n swap out the pads.

Gee3

In general it is recommended to get the rotors resurfaced so that the pads can bed in properly. Otherwise your braking may not be as good as it should be or you can wear your pads down quicker than normal due to improper bedding of the brakes.

MrBite

Not necessary. The pads will conform to the surface of the rotor in a day or two. As long as the rotor isn't warped and doesn't have spots of uneven pad transfer, no need to worry.

MachAF

If your getting new pads get new rotors or get them resurfaced. It will cause many problems if you don't. Brakes will start squeaking.

Its cheaper to get new rotors then to get them resurfaced usually.