Turning the rotors is sooo cheap,(free at some auto parts stores), why not do it should be the question.
There is no free lunch, if the rotors are good, only a thin skin will be removed to make a perfect mating surface. If the disc is warped or needs turning, you will know that you did the right thing in stead of finding the flaw somewhere on the freeway while you are trying to panic stop from eighty (when a perfectly operating brake system will make the difference)!
Brake performance is not like a speed item, IT IS THERE TO SAVE YOUR LIFE AND THOSE WHO RIDE WITH YOU!
Braking efficiency will never be as good as if you started with a flat surface on both the rotor and pad.
The pads WILL wear out faster when you try to make unmatched surfaces mate.
You can easily warp, or wear out your rotors in this process (above).
HERE IT IS!
Put the PT on jackstands in the driveway, remove the front wheels, spin off the disc retainers, remove the calipers(2 bolts), take the discs to the shop (20 minute proceedure), reassemble with new pads and don't forget to lube the sliding surfaces between the caliper and the caliper bracket. DONE!
This really is an easy job and does not require a degree from Wyo Tec. You and your passengers will be thankful the next time you need to panic stop to avoid that "nut case" driver and save your lives.[8)]
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