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Old 08-18-2015, 10:24 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by Bshields22 View Post
I bought the car with 24K miles on it. I have 28K now. Brakes are strong and smooth right now. Not sure if they are new rotors or not though when i bought it.

Problem: I just had them machined/turned due to slight vibration when I brake.
You think they were new when you bought it and you have such poor braking habits that they needed to be turned in only 4K miles?

They are almost guaranteed to be the original stock rotors. If you had them turned, get some new ones for track use.

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Originally Posted by Bshields22 View Post
Is taking a Z to a track with machined rotors bad/dangerous. I know it will absorb less heat and such.

I am not the fastest guy on the track, just enjoy some spirited track days. Everything on the car is stock.
I am no expert, but I would think you should be fine if you keep the brake use very casual. No threshold braking. It sounds like you aren't pushing the car too much anyway. For one track day that is. I would not make a habit of it. Get the StopTech asap. Better for your practice anyway.
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