Turning versus new rotors

[Ghostrider]

I will be doing the fronts on my 2001 with 70k. If the rotors are in spec I plan to have them turned for about 20 bucks versus buying new rotors. I don't know of any drawbacks to this but can anyone tell me why I should buy new rotors. I may also do the rear shoes so the same question applies to the drums. If I buy new ones it will be factory oroginals since I had zero issues for 70k miles.

 

[spyne]

As long as the rotors are in spec and not deeply grooved you'll be fine with turning them. The only downside is that since they'll be thinner than the originals they slightly more likely to warp under hard braking. If you got 70K out of your original brakes, that's probably not going to be a an issue. If you did much hard braking, you'd have never made it to 70K with the originals in the first place.

 

[Ghostrider]

Does anyone know the thickness specification. I have 2001 4wd with 16 rims. I probably should go measure them before I star this in case I need to order rotors.

 

[Even Steven]

Does anyone know the thickness specification. I have 2001 4wd with 16 rims. I probably should go measure them before I star this in case I need to order rotors.

The minimum thickness spec is always embossed on the rotor itself. If you pull of a wheel to measure your rotors, just look for the spec and compare it to your measurement. Keep in mind that the tech will usually remove at least .002 or .003" at a minimum to true the rotors. If they are in bad shape, even more than that amount. Either way, the tech should know whether or not the rotors are thick enough to cut before he starts.

 

[liquidvw]

Rotors are so cheap these days. Do it right and get some new ones.

 

[pickerdd]

Speaking of replacing rotors, does it makes sense to buy Toyota rotors for our trucks as opposed to after market brands such as the rotors that AutoZone or Pep Boys sells?

Thanks,