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Brake rotor thickness?

Postby bahbzilla » 18 Aug 2010 12:44

I am trying to decided whether to get my (TR7) rotors turned or just get new ones. The manual says 9.5mm or .375 inches for thickness, but I can't find a number for minimum. It is stamped on the rotor, but hard to read. It looks like it says max of 9.6mm and min of 5.2mm. I think 5.2 sounds awfully thin, but it looks like I have around 7.6 mm left to work with. Obviously, new would be better... but how thin does the collective forum brain think they can be cut before the danger of warpping becomes a big factor?

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Postby Marko » 18 Aug 2010 13:43

2mm from one side should be the max wear.

the thinner the discs more chance to overheat them since they dont have the same mass as new ones.

They aren't that expensive, "when in doubt replace" always works.

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Postby frankman » 18 Aug 2010 15:22

Hi bahbzilla Brembo says 8,5mm ??

http://bremboaftermarket.com/En/Car_Disc_Catalogue/Catalogue_Detail.aspx?ModelIDMaster=20141

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Postby bahbzilla » 18 Aug 2010 15:39

I think the answer is new rotors... Thanks for the feedback

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Postby silverseven » 18 Aug 2010 16:20

Most of todays disc rotors are made for light weight and cost savings therefore are not really worth turning , and honestly I've never had good luck with machining anyways....they usually end up warping again with in a year. Guess it's ok for a car that is for quick resale, but not really for some-one who uses a car seasonally or for spirited driving. My car had it's original discs replaced about 10 years ago, and I did about 30000 km's with them before they developed a slight wobble when slowing from high speeds due to pitting (rusted from lack of use) When I took her out of storage this spring the vibration got a lot worse from sitting for two years, and while I debated giving them a slight cut on the machine at work, finally decided to just fork the 50$ each or so they cost me from Woody.


Personally I think it's your best option, in the long run.(especially when you figure you have to dismount them anyways and most shops charge about the same as one disc costs to machine them .........





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Postby bmcecosse » 18 Aug 2010 20:41

Don't mess about - fit NEW discs and pads! And check the caliper pistons are moving freely when down there........

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