turning drilled & slotted rotors
05-31-09, 05:30 PM
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turning drilled & slotted rotors
I couldn't find anything in my search...
Has anyone had problems turning drilled and/or slotted rotors? I would think a shop would wear down their cutting tool faster due to all the interruptions in material.
Would a shop refuse to turn them? or just charge a little more?
Thanks !
Has anyone had problems turning drilled and/or slotted rotors? I would think a shop would wear down their cutting tool faster due to all the interruptions in material.
Would a shop refuse to turn them? or just charge a little more?
Thanks !
06-02-09, 02:05 AM
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just in previous experiences, i think most shops will not turn those rotors because often when they do they either chip right at the hole or slot, and some may cause cracks in the rotor.
06-02-09, 06:29 AM
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They are very few places that will do drilled/slotted rotors. They will different tools for that job some will use a milling machine like the one for machining flywheels. I have found one local place that does ours!
06-02-09, 06:46 AM
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My local Lexus dealer turned mine with no issues whatsoever.
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06-02-09, 03:56 PM
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Ok so I stopped in at a "custom" auto shop and they said they couldn't do it and that I would have to install new rotors.
Called another shop and they had to ask the machinist, but apparently they have no hesitation turning drilled/slotted rotors.
So, it sounds like it's possible to do, although I'm not sure of the quality that will result.
Called another shop and they had to ask the machinist, but apparently they have no hesitation turning drilled/slotted rotors.
So, it sounds like it's possible to do, although I'm not sure of the quality that will result.
06-02-09, 04:10 PM
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I remember a post awhile back on this.
After the slotted rotors were turned, no more slots! The particular rotor had slots just for show instead of a real practical purpose.
Consider why you got these rotors versus what you need to do.
If you have slots and holes just for appearance sake, the turning might mess that up. I guess you're in the same boat to get new rotors, but you're still going to have to pay for the machining.
After the slotted rotors were turned, no more slots! The particular rotor had slots just for show instead of a real practical purpose.
Consider why you got these rotors versus what you need to do.
If you have slots and holes just for appearance sake, the turning might mess that up. I guess you're in the same boat to get new rotors, but you're still going to have to pay for the machining.
06-02-09, 04:19 PM
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06-02-09, 04:25 PM
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06-02-09, 08:02 PM
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I remember a post awhile back on this.
After the slotted rotors were turned, no more slots! The particular rotor had slots just for show instead of a real practical purpose.
Consider why you got these rotors versus what you need to do.
If you have slots and holes just for appearance sake, the turning might mess that up. I guess you're in the same boat to get new rotors, but you're still going to have to pay for the machining.
After the slotted rotors were turned, no more slots! The particular rotor had slots just for show instead of a real practical purpose.
Consider why you got these rotors versus what you need to do.
If you have slots and holes just for appearance sake, the turning might mess that up. I guess you're in the same boat to get new rotors, but you're still going to have to pay for the machining.
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