Rear brake rotor
- Stardog82
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Rear brake rotor
Can those be resurfaced by a machine shop or are they too thin and need to be completely replaced?
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Re: Rear brake rotor
If it isnt terrible then you can resurface it yourself with a buffing pad and a drimmel... we use to do a finish on all the car rotors we turned that way.
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Re: Rear brake rotor
It's bad enough to need more than a buffing. I just don't want to spend $150 if I don't have to
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Re: Rear brake rotor
If it looks structurally sound I would throw a set of pads at it and run it. They will conform to the shape. When I had a nekked/upright bike like yours I would use the rear brake to slide up to a stop sign from time to time for shits and giggles and now I use the rear brake for the occasional spot of gravel and when I run off of the track. Other than that I am pretty much front brake only. Just my experiences.
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Re: Rear brake rotor
Depending on who you talk to, some will say turning roters is a waste anyway. In England they don't do it and it's nearly impossible to find a shop that has the tools to do it.
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Re: Rear brake rotor
I bit the pillow and bought a new one. OEM part was 150 bux. Joy.
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Re: Rear brake rotor
The only time I ever turn or replace rotors is if there is any pulsing or significant grooves.
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Re: Rear brake rotor
...there were significant grooves
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