Should rotors be turned before replacing brake pads or after a set amount of road service?
Not if they are still serviceable. In fact, the best way to bed your new pads is with a rotor that has already been bedded. The rotor is basically the radiator for your brake system. The larger the rotor for any given design, the better it cools. Each time you turn a rotor, you remove material; therefore, you remove some of its ability to cool. You should regularly inspect your rotors for conditions such as cracks or excessive wear and immediately replace then if they are defective or out of tolerance. If you have any questions, please contact a Wilwood Sales Technician at 805-388-1188 or email Sales/Tech Support.
Not if they are still serviceable. In fact, the best way to bed your new pads is with a rotor that has already been bedded. The rotor is basically the radiator for your brake system. The larger the rotor for any given design, the better it cools. Each time you turn a rotor, you remove material; therefore, you remove some of its ability to cool. You should regularly inspect your rotors for conditions such as cracks or excessive wear and immediately replace them if they are defective or out of tolerance. If you have any questions, please contact a Wilwood Sales Technician at 805-388-1188 or email Sales/Tech Support.
