2nd Gen Non-Engine/Transmission Turning rotors

[TBohrer]

I need to work on the brakes of my 99 4x4. I have 83000 miles and have changed pads 3 times. I was told that the proper way to have the rotors turned is on the truck, problem is I can't find anybody in the area that can do it that way. If the rotors are taken off the truck and made true, what would be the difference between doing that and just getting a new set of rotors. Also do the rotors just come off over the lug nut studs. I bought a Haynes book and it is not covered. Need Much Help! R. T. B.

 

[Got Smoke?]

hate to be the barer of bad news but I had a set of rotors given to me the other day and the only way they can be turned is "on the truck"



When you take the hub assembly off the rotor the whole is so big that it can't fit on a regular brake lathe.



I was told it "might" be possible to turn them on a lathe if you can find an old hub to use

 

[illflem]

You really don't need to turn the rotors unless they're scored, just remove the glaze with fine sandpaper. My experience is if the rotors are warped you're better off replacing them, the warp will likely return shortly after turning. The studs pound out with a soft faced hammer.

 

[rraulston]

you can take them off and turn them. I did. And then i found out by the shop that did them, they do them on the truck. Aint life a B****. Pain in the A$$ to take em off. Look for another shop. I was told that its SOP for brake shops to turn them on our trucks due to the work involved and potential problems.

RRR

 

[Koa Man]

The 96 Dodge service manual recommends not turning the rotors.

 

[vssman]

Koa and Bill are right on. Does the pedal pulsate now? If not then remove the glaze with sandpaper. When I needed brakes, I called the my stealer and asked him what's involved. They don't cut rotors (per DC manual) unless runout is bad. Problem is that your removing material to correct the warp and that makes it even more susceptible to warping. Sooo, I just change the pads myself.