Turning rotors req. for new pads?

[240Zdragon72]

I don't know how old the brake pads on my car are (the car stops fine and no squeeling...yet), just wanted to know if you should get your rotors surfaced before you install new pads.

Thanks.

[hls30.com]

It is a good idea-the brakes will last longer, and not be grabby(takes care of slight rotor warp), or pull to one side when you apply the brakes.

Will

[webdawg1]

Yes and No. Let me explain... If they have never been turned before you would probably be ok. More than likely tho they have been turned at some point in their service life. What you need to find out is the thickness of the rotors now. Reason being, that if you turn them and they are right at or just above the "Minimum" spec for the rotors more than likely they will be "Below" the "Minimum" spec and could (Most Likely) warp at some point. Turning the rotors cleans everything back up and gives the pads a flat surface to mate to when breaking them in. Also found a product by 3M that cleans the surface up even better after turning them. See url below:

http://products3.3m.com/catalog/us/en001/auto_marine_aero/automotive_aftermarket/node_GSP4K8BYQSbe/root_GST1T4S9TCgv/vroot_GSLPLPKL4Xge/gvel_GS2QVMPRKLgl/command_AbcPageHandler/theme_us_aad_3_0

webdawg1

[240Zdragon72]

I apreceate the info guys, Thanks a lot.