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Old 09-19-2006, 05:34 PM   #9
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Originally Posted by tqtran
Yeah, the light came on which is why I got the quote. No vibration nor any squeel from the pads but the "break wear" light come on and off. Also, felt front and back of break rotors and its smooth so not need to turn the rotors.
Hi,

Just because the rotors are smooth is no reason that they shouldn't be turned. You don't want smooth discs, you want even discs, but a little rough.

In fact, a smooth rotor will make bedding-in the pads much more difficult and raises the possibility that the pads will glaze. You want to lightly turn the rotors to rough-up their surface to improve braking and for proper bedding of the pads. A shop would lightly turn them and this will even the discs out as well as provide the necessary roughing-up. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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