Front rotors- resurface method ?

[19Kgvw]

Two choices for resurfacing front rotors... .



1- remove from truck and turn on machine



2- leave on truck and have rotors turned on truck



Which will give the best end product? Least material removed?



Price is not an issue... only about 30$ different- opinions and personal experiences requested .....

 

[boatpuller]

I think leave on truck is probably a better deal as then they are true to the hub, if turned off the truck there is the possibility that they will not be perendicular to the axle shaft.



Caleb

 

[CLiberty]

On the truck is more accurate, it removes any possibility of lathe operator error in setting up the rotor true/square. The down side is that some on-car lathes don`t produce as nice a surface finish, but a well schooled tech can ensure a nice smooth job. All MHO of course

 

[DanaLittle]

I had mine done on the truck and it took away the pulsating problem I was having. Had it done at Les Schwabs and cost about $60. I say do it on the truck.

 

[Philip]

The on the truck method is the best way. But finding a shop that has the adapters for our 8 lug setups is hard. Most shops just setup for cars.

 

[19Kgvw]

I had mine done on the truck and it took away the pulsating problem I was having. Had it done at Les Schwabs and cost about $60. I say do it on the truck.

Hey... Les Schawb in Bremerton has the adapters and capability... I think I'll stop by this week and quiz them on their knowledge- see what their answers are like. They want $ 79

 

[Chris and Sam]

hey, keep something in mind, if they were pulsating, then you might be better off with new rotors. my experience has been that when a rotor or drum has material taken off, it has less metal to disapate the heat, and in general will warp faster. just 2 cents worth.

 

[dpuckett]

ALso chekc your brackets to make sure the calipers are sliding on a smooth surface. Mine arent, and even with newly turned rotors, it made almost no difference. Been too busy (here) to take the wheels off and file them down.



DP

 

[JLEONARD]

FYI... my son owns/runs an auto repair shop. He turns/trues EVERY rotor before it goes on the vehicle. New ones are not always good enough. NAPA, dealer, where ever they come from.

 

[19Kgvw]

FYI... my son owns/runs an auto repair shop. He turns/trues EVERY rotor before it goes on the vehicle. New ones are not always good enough. NAPA, dealer, where ever they come from.

I've heard this before- it's good to always do a skim cut on new rotors ... ...

These rotors have approx 10K miles on them..... so I'm going to take a little thickness off but anticipate the cut to be minimal... hopefully. It's worth an effort. It's something that I'll have to monitor regarding before thickness and finished thickness.