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The heat cracking is normal, but you can't just use just a visual inspection. Get a micrometer to measure rotor thickness in at least three areas, Then compare the thickness

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Old 04-16-2016, 08:59 PM   #5 (permalink)
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The heat cracking is normal, but you can't just use just a visual inspection. Get a micrometer to measure rotor thickness in at least three areas, Then compare the thickness to minimum specs to determine how much wear (if any) is left.
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