ok ive done brake jobs before, question is should i resurface the rotors everytime i change the brake pads?, i have change rotors when they become warpped and vibration begins, but is it necesary everytime u change the pads to do so? i mean if the rotors obviously look slim then of course new ones are to be replaced. jus curious, im not a mechanic by profession, jus a back yard mechanic if soo?

 

as a ex-mechanic, we (the shop i worked at) would reccommend resurfacing it every time. but thats just because we wanted your money. if you take your finger tip and run it from the center of the rotor up towards the edge and you can feel ripples. then yea i would do it. or if your finger nail gets caught on the lip that brake pads create on the edge. then i would also do it.

 

I wouldnt worry about it, I've never been happy with it the few times I've tried it...waste of money

 

I never do it on my performance cars unless there are significant ridges or gouges, or there's a significant lip. As long as the rotor face is pretty smooth you should be fine. Just remember if you're changing pad type/brand to bed them in properly.

 

I don't resurface my rotors but I do use 100 grit emory cloth to remove any surface residue and to reduce any lip around the outer diameter. Good brake pads, clean shims, anti-sqeal compound, clean and lube the guide pins and rails, and proper bedding process never disappointed me. I also flush the brake fluid every 30,000 miles on my cars which I really think helps to keep the system in top shape by ensuring good / even pressure and reducing corrosion at all the calipers.
IMHO if the rotors are deeply scored I'd rather replace them as the xtra $$$ spent on new rotors is better than resurfacing.

 

I have a local shop that will resurface my rotors for $9.00 each!! So I'm thinking why not give it a try? Then new pads on the newly resurfaced rotors....that should help with my shaking upon braking steering wouldn't it?

 

I had my rotors done on the car at about 35k. They were getting pretty warped so I had it done. I'm very pleased. It stops smooth and straight now. OEM pads and rotors. When it's time to do them again i will just replace them but I'm sure I'll get another 20-30k out of them. it cost me a little under $90.