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Originally Posted by jrc
... In the old day they would resurface the rotors, now they don't want to be bothered. It's better for them to sell you new ones.
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As legislation increasingly demands greater fuel efficiency, manufacturers are forced to make vehicles lighter. One nasty side effect is lighter rotors. Turning rotors results in thinning, which in turn can lead to warping, particularly if you drive long hills requiring longer periods of braking. Warped rotors result in a horrible pulsing sensation, particularly at lower speeds.
While it's certainly acceptable to request that the rotors be turned instead of replaced, it may be throwing good money after bad, because they may need replacing soon after, as a result of warping.
