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Originally Posted by woodsman
I think clients would appreciate the OPPORTUNITY to gamble on their old rotors (turned or not) before they fork out for new ones. I know radial run-out can be a persistent problem but so can over-cautiousness or a lack of sufficient funds.
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Originally Posted by Topless
Well, driving around on worn out pads and out-of-spec rotors is probably not the best plan. Maybe time to learn how to do your own brakes. 
New or turned rotors is just standard procedure and good business for a Porsche shop. It makes certain that the cars brakes are at their best and feel smooth, fresh, and new which eliminates callbacks from: "You guys said you did my brakes but I still hear a grinding noise. I'm not leaving until this car is right and I'm not paying for a job half done."
We Porsche drivers can sometimes be a PITA 
As a DIYer, I never resurface a rotor measured within spec that I deem serviceable. If it is heavily grooved, I go new. Rotors are cheap and expendable with front OEM Zimmermans at about $100. Hospital stays are expensive so choose wisely. |
Thats exactly what Im talking about! Noise and vibration are two big reasons the rotor needs to be smooth on a customers car, in fact, if a client insists I dont resurface his rotors or refuses to replace his rotors, I make sure to make him understand he has no warranty if his pads make noise.
Kk2000s, if you cant afford to do brakes on a boxster, you cant afford to drive. There is really no excuse not to be able to afford maintenance items like brakes when you have ebay and amazon at your disposal. You can do one of two things.
A. Buy the parts online and bring it to ANY reputable shop
B. Buy the parts onine, and do it yourself.