I often give my 510 front rotors a going over with some sandpaper to take
the glaze off them if they've had a bit too much heat. Gives them a bit more
bite again. Tho now ive got semi metalics pads up front you get a free
machining with every drive ;-)
Adam
----- Original Message -----
From: Ray Cole <raycole@mindspring.com>
To: <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Sent: Sunday, November 12, 2000 2:06 PM
Subject: machining rotors
> Would like the group's opionion on machining rotors whenever replacing
> brake pads, on roadsters as well as newer cars.
>
> Just how necessary is it providing the rotors are not warped or scored? I
> hate to take metal off the roadster rotors if I don't have to and hesitate
> to spend the extra money on newer cars too if it is not necessary. I do
> realize it is standard proceedure but wonder if it is done more to
generate
> revenue for the shop than anything else.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Ray
>
> 68 1600
> 68 2000
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