Prepping rotors

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Dave_NY

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Discussion starter · #1 · Oct 15, 2010

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I'm going to be swapping out the stock brake pads for a set of Hawk LTS pads. My question is do you guys prep the rotors before swapping over to a new set of pads? I know on my motorcycle I use a rotor hone or emory cloth and brake cleaner on each side of the rotor to remove any of the old pad material. Just wondering if this is necessary on a truck as well.

And I cannot believe the amount of brake dust the stock pads make. The main reason I am swapping pads is I am tired of cleaning my wheels every weekend :rant:

 

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petrock

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#2 · Oct 17, 2010

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Unless your rotors are damaged or warped, just slap on the new pads. If your rotors are damaged/warped or your really worried about it, take the rotors off and bring them to a shop to get honed.

Good luck...

 

nitrohog

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#3 · Oct 17, 2010

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Usually parts stores will turn your rotors for a few bucks. IMHO its best to start with a new surface on the rotors especially since you bought good pads.

 

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razman131

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#4 · Oct 17, 2010

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Dave_NY said:

I'm going to be swapping out the stock brake pads for a set of Hawk LTS pads. My question is do you guys prep the rotors before swapping over to a new set of pads? I know on my motorcycle I use a rotor hone or emory cloth and brake cleaner on each side of the rotor to remove any of the old pad material. Just wondering if this is necessary on a truck as well.

And I cannot believe the amount of brake dust the stock pads make. The main reason I am swapping pads is I am tired of cleaning my wheels every weekend :rant:

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depending on miles and condition of the rotors, get em turned. that way your starting with a undamaged and not warped rotor.

 

Grapejuice1998

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#5 · Oct 17, 2010

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I agree with Nitrohog. Have them turned, even if they don't appear to need it. It will make a big difference in how well it stops with the new pads.

 

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#6 · Oct 17, 2010

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Yup, turn 'em. Assuming they're in good shape, tell them you only want a few thousandths taken off for a fresh surface since they aren't warped.