Got 22mm of rotor left
#11
03-25-2007, 04:12 PM
RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
I was told that when you reinstall the rotors after removing them they might not seat in the exact position that they were in before. But if you leave them on the car during resurfacing they are still seated (or pressed) in the exact same positon on the hub.
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03-25-2007, 04:14 PM
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RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
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I am currently taking a MVR - Mechanical course, and I am curious, why always use a on car lathe? We have used a off car lathe, and that works great. I am not saying that you are wrong, I know it would be easier (especially due to how the accord rotors are pressed on), or is that the reason for a on car lathe.
ORIGINAL: deserthonda
No need to replace rotors if the ones on the car are still thick enough to be resurfaced,, and when done still be above specs,,
And absolutelly ,, make sure that when resurfacing rotors always use a shop that has the ON CAR LATHE
No need to replace rotors if the ones on the car are still thick enough to be resurfaced,, and when done still be above specs,,
And absolutelly ,, make sure that when resurfacing rotors always use a shop that has the ON CAR LATHE
we have both lathes , and i use the off the car only when i have no other choise ( rear rotors ) .
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03-25-2007, 04:18 PM
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RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
why would you want to waste the money replacing them , if after resurfacing , rotors would still be above specs ..
resurfced rotors if done properly, can last a long time, been there done that many many times ,, no need to spend money if not needed ..,
and yes rotors at specs ( 21 mm ) will work as good as rotors at 22 mm ,, ..
#14
03-26-2007, 12:46 AM
RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
ORIGINAL: deserthonda
why would you want to waste the money replacing them , if after resurfacing , rotors would still be above specs ..
resurfced rotors if done properly, can last a long time, been there done that many many times ,, no need to spend money if not needed ..,
and yes rotors at specs ( 21 mm ) will work as good as rotors at 22 mm ,, ..
why would you want to waste the money replacing them , if after resurfacing , rotors would still be above specs ..
resurfced rotors if done properly, can last a long time, been there done that many many times ,, no need to spend money if not needed ..,
and yes rotors at specs ( 21 mm ) will work as good as rotors at 22 mm ,, ..
About turning the rotor on a off car lathe, I thought as long as you sanded down the directionalsurfacejust enough to make ita nondirectional surface, there are no grooves in the rotor for the pads to sink into, and therfore you will not get any squeal or vibration?
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03-26-2007, 01:06 AM
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RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
if the rotors ARE at MINIMUM SPECS in this case 21 mm .. I would advice my customers that this is the last time that rotors can be machined next time they need to be replaced , NOW if after resurfacing a rotor, it goes BELOW Minimum specs than rest assure that i let my customers know of the situation and strongly suggest and advice them to replace rotors ,which most of them do unless thay cannot afford it at the time ..
As for resurfacing the rotors on and off the car,, I speak from 28 years of experience and have resurfaced a crap load of rotors on and off the car ,, what i have seen , is that the rotors resurfaced on the car will last a lot longer than the ones rersurfaced off the car ,, the ones done off the car have a tendency to have reoccuring issues ( warpage , shake when braking ) than the ones done on the car and I am not just talking about 1 or 2 or 3 sets of rotors here ..
And do not get me wrong,, i am not trying to have you do things my way ,, i know what works and what does not , i will keep on resurfacing rotors with on car lathe and you can resurface them as you choose ..
As for resurfacing the rotors on and off the car,, I speak from 28 years of experience and have resurfaced a crap load of rotors on and off the car ,, what i have seen , is that the rotors resurfaced on the car will last a lot longer than the ones rersurfaced off the car ,, the ones done off the car have a tendency to have reoccuring issues ( warpage , shake when braking ) than the ones done on the car and I am not just talking about 1 or 2 or 3 sets of rotors here ..
And do not get me wrong,, i am not trying to have you do things my way ,, i know what works and what does not , i will keep on resurfacing rotors with on car lathe and you can resurface them as you choose ..
#16
03-26-2007, 01:47 AM
RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
ORIGINAL: deserthonda
if the rotors ARE at MINIMUM SPECS in this case 21 mm .. I would advice my customers that this is the last time that rotors can be machined next time they need to be replaced , NOW if after resurfacing a rotor, it goes BELOW Minimum specs than rest assure that i let my customers know of the situation and strongly suggest and advice them to replace rotors ,which most of them do unless thay cannot afford it at the time ..
As for resurfacing the rotors on and off the car,, I speak from 28 years of experience and have resurfaced a crap load of rotors on and off the car ,, what i have seen , is that the rotors resurfaced on the car will last a lot longer than the ones rersurfaced off the car ,, the ones done off the car have a tendency to have reoccuring issues ( warpage , shake when braking ) than the ones done on the car and I am not just talking about 1 or 2 or 3 sets of rotors here ..
And do not get me wrong,, i am not trying to have you do things my way ,, i know what works and what does not , i will keep on resurfacing rotors with on car lathe and you can resurface them as you choose ..
if the rotors ARE at MINIMUM SPECS in this case 21 mm .. I would advice my customers that this is the last time that rotors can be machined next time they need to be replaced , NOW if after resurfacing a rotor, it goes BELOW Minimum specs than rest assure that i let my customers know of the situation and strongly suggest and advice them to replace rotors ,which most of them do unless thay cannot afford it at the time ..
As for resurfacing the rotors on and off the car,, I speak from 28 years of experience and have resurfaced a crap load of rotors on and off the car ,, what i have seen , is that the rotors resurfaced on the car will last a lot longer than the ones rersurfaced off the car ,, the ones done off the car have a tendency to have reoccuring issues ( warpage , shake when braking ) than the ones done on the car and I am not just talking about 1 or 2 or 3 sets of rotors here ..
And do not get me wrong,, i am not trying to have you do things my way ,, i know what works and what does not , i will keep on resurfacing rotors with on car lathe and you can resurface them as you choose ..
#17
04-30-2007, 12:22 PM
RE: Got 22mm of rotor left
Update: my front pads were almost worn to the wear indicator and the left outside pad was crumbling...probably because one of the shims on that side was falling apart from corrosion. No more pulsating, thanks for all the replies.
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