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Question: Rotor Maintenance with Pad Replacement

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tigers, 4.6L V8, San Jose, CA, May 12, 2009, 18:48
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Is it necessary to turn rotors with a pad replacement when there is no damage to rotor?

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    patrick mannion from Greg Solow's Engine Room, May 12, 2009, 22:33
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    I would say no. If you use good quality brake pads you won't get brake squeal. Some repair shops like to turn rotors so they don't have a customer coming back complaining of brake squeal.

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