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#20 of 93 Turning Rotors, should I do it or not ? by vpekulas Jul 19, 2006 (3:38 pm)
I'd like to have the front rotors on my 2001 Outback H6 turned since they need it badly by now. I was told by a mechanic not to do that and buy new. The reason was that it's a composite material so the rotors would not last longer then 3 month.   Is it true ? Thanks. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Jul 20, 2006 12:40 pm) bailey21 (Feb 25, 2007 4:09 pm) ateixeira (Feb 26, 2007 8:46 am) snowbelter (Feb 26, 2007 9:41 am) and 1 more...
#21 of 93 Re: Turning Rotors, should I do it or not ? [vpekulas] by ateixeira Jul 20, 2006 (12:40 pm)
Replying to: vpekulas (Jul 19, 2006 3:38 pm) Not true, you can absolutely have them turned. They're not ceramic or anything like that, those cost as much as the whole car!   Ask for a shop that uses an on-car lathe, those get the truest surface. And be easy on them at first, you have to break them in again.   -juice
#22 of 93 Re: Turning Rotors, should I do it or not ? [vpekulas] by bailey21 Feb 25, 2007 (4:09 pm)
Replying to: vpekulas (Jul 19, 2006 3:38 pm) I was told that due to the configuration of the brake system on the Subarus, that turning the rotors could become a serious safety problem as it would change the configuration. I would check the owners manual or call a certified Subaru Tech. I changed mine myself and had no problems, only with the price of the new rotors. Replies to this message: ateixeira (Feb 26, 2007 8:46 am) snowbelter (Feb 26, 2007 9:41 am) paisan (Feb 27, 2007 5:59 am)
#23 of 93 Re: Turning Rotors, should I do it or not ? [bailey21] by ateixeira Feb 26, 2007 (8:46 am)
Replying to: bailey21 (Feb 25, 2007 4:09 pm) Whoever told you that was not well informed. Subaru dealers turn rotors all the time. On of my friends who works at SoA was even telling me the story about how they trained her on how to use an on-car lathe.   So you can absolutely have Subaru rotors turned, in fact any Subaru dealer will gladly do the job for you.   -juice Replies to this message: snowbelter (Feb 26, 2007 9:41 am) paisan (Feb 27, 2007 5:59 am)
#24 of 93 Re: Turning Rotors, should I do it or not ? [ateixeira] by snowbelter Feb 26, 2007 (9:41 am)
Replying to: ateixeira (Feb 26, 2007 8:46 am) Just be aware that not all Subaru dealers use the on the wheel lathe. I know mine does not. Replies to this message: paisan (Feb 27, 2007 5:59 am)
#25 of 93 Re: Turning Rotors, should I do it or not ? [snowbelter] by paisan Feb 27, 2007 (5:59 am)
Replying to: snowbelter (Feb 26, 2007 9:41 am) Turning rotors removes material. By removing material you remove heat-sink ability of the rotors and therfore they will likely warp quicker after having them turned. Generally I never suggest turning rotors as it's a waste of time and money, you are better off buying a set of Mountain Rotors and putting them on as a complete replacement rather than turning the ones on the car.   -mike
#27 of 93 2003 Subaru Legacy Breaks and T Belt Tensioner Knocks by k2101 Jan 23, 2007 (9:03 pm)
I have a 03 legacy sedan, with 56k. I had the front brake pads done at 32500 and was told that the rear brake pads should last me twice as long. I took my car in about 2 weeks ago with 56k and I had to have both the front and rear brake pads and rotors replaced. I was also told that when I had the front brakes done at 32500 that they did the rear brakes as well. By the way this was all done at the Subaru dealership were I purchased the car with 7 miles on it. I am concerned because I was able to go 32500 with my first set of pads and them resurfacing the rotors the first time and I was only ably togo a third of the milage that I did previously and the had to replace the rotors????? Does this sound right?   I was also told that my T Belt Tensioner knocks when cold and that the fan belts are starting to crack.???   Can anyone recommend a mechanic in Colorado, Denver area?   I also had to update the computer in the car??? Re-Flash, Hardstart??? I really need help!! Replies to this message: paisan (Jan 23, 2007 9:10 pm) xwesx (Jan 23, 2007 11:16 pm)
#28 of 93 Re: 2003 Subaru Legacy Breaks and T Belt Tensioner Knocks [k2101] by paisan Jan 23, 2007 (9:10 pm)
Replying to: k2101 (Jan 16, 2007 1:08 pm) Well basically, when you resurface your rotors you take away material to make them smooth, this will decrease their lifespan. So getting only 1/3 more life out of them is not uncommon.   For the most part Front rotors last about 30-60k and rears about 50-80k. I never suggest resurfacing them. Pads usually last 20-40k on the Front and 40-80k on the rears.   It all depends on your driving style, traffic, etc.   -mike Replies to this message: xwesx (Jan 23, 2007 11:16 pm)

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