mahkismahkis2002

What is the worst that can happen if I do not cut my rotors and I put new Hawk pads on? Maybe a little vibration? Cause they're the rear rotors and not really important to me until I get better rotors, but I can't afford them right now.

Thanks.

TwotoneVert

What do you mean uncut? They need to be turned? It shouldnt cost more than 20 bucks each to turn them, unless they are already outside the minimum thickness. You will ruin your new pads, as they wont last long.

corvetteguy

The only reason the rotors have to be
turned is because the surface has worn unevenly
from the last set of pads, and that they tend
to get a ridge where the old pads did not reach.

If your rotor is still smooth and within the minimum
thickness I would use a grinder or heavy duty
sander and get rid of the ridge from both sides of the
rotor. I would then just sand across the surface to allow
a smooth surface etching.

The worst that can happen would be a pedal thumping
on sustained braking (downhill).

In the rare case that the rotor has worn at an angle
you probably will not be able to sand down the surface
enough to make it flat and a new rotor of turning will be
necessary.

Chopper

Unless the brakes on your car are dangerous or completly worn out I would wait until you can afford to turn or replace the rotors.
A word of advice.If you buy discount store rotors,or any rotors for that matter,be sure to buy American made parts.The imported discs aren't nearly as well made as the domestic parts.The steel isn't homogenous and high and low spots will make themselves known as the rotors wear down.