Is it possible to resurface slotted rotors?
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Is it possible to resurface slotted rotors?
My GS with TRD slotted rotors vibrates like mad when I brake at highway speeds. I just had new tires put on and they told me my brake pads are full of life. They said they could not resurface my rotors because they are slotted.
I really do not want to spend the money on new rotors, especially since these only have like 20K miles on them. Not only that, but then I would need to get new pads at the same time (recommended I believe). Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
I really do not want to spend the money on new rotors, especially since these only have like 20K miles on them. Not only that, but then I would need to get new pads at the same time (recommended I believe). Can anyone shed some light on this for me?
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I am not sure the answer to this question but I can tell you that I bought a set of cross drilled AND slotted rotors adn they came warped so my buddie at his shop resurfaced the rotors. I never put them on because the company sent me new ones but my buddie said they were shaved and they would be like new. Hope this helps?
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I've also had my slotted & drilled rotors resurfaced... I'd assume that they can do just slotted with the right equipment.
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I had the same problem as well. I inspected the rotors and they were not warped. In fact in order to warp the rotors you gotta try really hard. You could have a rotor that has an unusually hot spot (and therefore grips really hard there). I did notice that after I changed my brake lines, the shimmy/shake resolved. I did not have the rotors resurfaced, just the brake line changed (I used the SS lines). Maybe the flexion/expansion of the brake fluid in the lines is causing weird braking pressures. If you are thinking about getting the SS lines, I would try this first. Then possibly get rotors if the problem is not resolved.
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Yes, you can resuface.
Most shops won't attempt to resurface slotted or drilled rotors because it requires a stronger 'bit' for cutting on the lathe. (At least that is my understanding.) You will need to find a performance shop to do them.
You may also want to check with some dealers, like Nissan, that offer Brembo brake packages as stock options. Maybe a Porsche shop? Pricey!?
I had to try three different cobminations of rotors and pads before mine settled down. I was going through them every 6 months. Good luck.
You may also want to check with some dealers, like Nissan, that offer Brembo brake packages as stock options. Maybe a Porsche shop? Pricey!?
I had to try three different cobminations of rotors and pads before mine settled down. I was going through them every 6 months. Good luck.
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Re: Yes, you can resuface.
Originally posted by nudderGS400
Most shops won't attempt to resurface slotted or drilled rotors because it requires a stronger 'bit' for cutting on the lathe. (At least that is my understanding.) You will need to find a performance shop to do them.
You may also want to check with some dealers, like Nissan, that offer Brembo brake packages as stock options. Maybe a Porsche shop? Pricey!?
I had to try three different cobminations of rotors and pads before mine settled down. I was going through them every 6 months. Good luck.
Most shops won't attempt to resurface slotted or drilled rotors because it requires a stronger 'bit' for cutting on the lathe. (At least that is my understanding.) You will need to find a performance shop to do them.
You may also want to check with some dealers, like Nissan, that offer Brembo brake packages as stock options. Maybe a Porsche shop? Pricey!?
I had to try three different cobminations of rotors and pads before mine settled down. I was going through them every 6 months. Good luck.
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