From: HKUSP40578@aol.com
Date sent: Fri, 4 Dec 1998 12:27:27 EST
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Subject: Re: DML: Brake rotors
Send reply to: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> It still seems like Chrysler isnt the culprit here for producing low
> quality rotors. The ONLY reason you need to turn rotors is if they are
> groved from the owner not checking them too often and the metal from the
> pads, once the pads are worn down, are digging into the rotors. It's all
> about preventative maintenance. Like I said before, I still have the
> factory rotors on my 93 Dakota 4x4 with over 97,000 miles on it. I ahve
> gotten them turned I believe 3 times.....the next time I do a brake job on
> my 93 I am going to go ahead and replace them anyways, just due to the
> fact that if they were to be turned again, they wouldnt not be within
> acceptable specs. Just my OPINION!
>
> Remember, dont punish the trigger, punish the finger. This statement also
> applies to drivers and brake rotors! :) Kyle
>
I believe most people who posted with bad rotors had "good" pads.
You're lucky to get 3 turns on a set of rotors. Some new cars
nowadays come with rotors that can't be turned (thin from the
factory). It's a way for the manufacturer to cheap out on the part,
and nail you for a new one. These rotors are usually on
"econoboxes".
|{eith R. Phelps
Cat..... the other white meat.
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