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Originally Posted by Ticketyboo
Give me a shout if you need help changing the pads, i can also look at the rotors and if they do need machining, just nip to the local store to have them machined... no need to machine them just for the sakes of it... i find alot of garages charge for this and the rotors really dont need them.
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Exactly. If the pads are not worn down to metal(making grinding or squeeling noise), they likely dont need turning. If they're smooth, and don't have any obvious grooves in them or are not warped, they're fine. I changed my own brakes in my old bronco many times and didn't often need to machine the rotors. Every brake shop will want to machine or replace your rotors because they want your money. That being said, if you are unsure of what you are looking at, make sure someone who does(ticketyboo perhaps) helps you.
Shaun.