Completely agree with this. Why run the risk of brake components failing especially if you track the car? Possibly against what these articles say, on track cars or even occasional track cars, we still stick by the old rule of thumb to replace the rotors with each set of pads. Definitely save for a set of 2 pieces to save some money in the long run.
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Originally Posted by Tinman
I work at an autoshop with the name called Brake Specialists Plus. Once my own pads on my Z are at discard, I'm replacing the rotors. I drive my car hard and brake hard. Keep in mind that rotors are relatively cheap if they are stock OEM. They're only about $80-120 each wherever you buy them from. My rule is that if one of my customers bring in slotted rotors to machine/cut, I won't lathe them. I wouldn't want to waste their time or mine. Now for other "passenger" cars, I measure out the rotors and determine if they can be cut or discarded. Alot of European cars require replacement of pads AND rotors during a brake job.
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