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Old 01-21-2006, 11:26 PM
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Originally Posted by vinuneuro
When you change pads on most vehicles you have to regrind the rotors if there's still enough thickness. With BMW rotors, you HAVE to replace them if you change pads.
I would say that depends on what the friction surface looks like. If it is worn, turning the rotors is a good idea.

AFAIK, BMW doesn't have a specific requirement to change the rotors, it is just that usually when pads are replaced, there isn't enough meat left on the rotor.

I just did my fronts with Axxis pads, and put new jobber rotors on (half the price of BMW). I will replace the rear pads in a few weeks with Axxis Deluxe as well, for the dust reduction, even though they are only half worn. I don't see the need to replace the rotors in that case.
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