Rotor Question.....
 

I ordered some new rotors and they should be here this week.......

My question is, does anything have to be done to the rotors before i install them orcan I just install them right out of the box???

Also, if anyone has a link that explains how to change the rotors out, please post it here....

thanks...

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

No prep needed. See TacoBill's sticky howto guides at the top of the forum.

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

Changing them is a cakewalk. As for any prep, if they are coated with a film of oil clean them good with Brakeclean. Unless they were not stored flat, or banged around during shipping, you should be ok. If they were not stored properly, they could have a warp and would need to be trued on a brake lathe.

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

If they are warped out of spec as indicated by a dial indicator
on the vehicle, I would return them instead of turning them
true. Never had a good turning job and buy new rotors when
worn out or scored.[:@]

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

would i be able to rotate them by hand and see if it is warped so i dont have to go through the trouble of installing them before finding out they are crap?

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

Don't forget about this: If you need to compress the piston.........(rears only)

http://www.etoolcart.com/browseproducts/Rear-Brake-Piston-Tool----LIS28600.HTML

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

i read through taco bills how to guide on rotors and he didnt need to use a compression tool...why would i need that?

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

Just make sure you take the E brake off so you can do the rears. I was puzzled as to why i couldn't get the rotor to move at first when i did mine;)

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

Sometimes you won't have clearance when putting the caliper w/ pads back on the rotor, therefore needing to compress the caliper further in to give you clearance. I've never used a special tool.. When needed, we grab a c-clamp and compress the caliper till you have room.

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

You can't tell if they are warped out of the box. Have done many new ones(removed warped ones), never got a warped new one though they were high quality ones purchased at local auto parts stores; not sure about getting certain brands shipped to you direct. You definitely want USA made I can yell you that!!

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

Trust me, if you need to compress the rear brake calipers, you will need the tool.
They won't compress under pressure...only by screwing them back with the tool.

RE: Rotor Question.....
 

OK if you purchased good quality rotors you should have no need to worry about them needing to be turned. However I know ofa fewbrands that actually need to be turned right out of the box that's how crappy they are.As for why Bill did not need to compress his pistons. He reused his stock pads. I also did this since they are practically brand new but on the front i did have to compress the dual pistons slightly. You will need the tool posted above for the rears though a "C" Clamp will NOT work. All i had to do with the rear though was simply release the parking brake that gave enough clearance to re install.

Richard