Well it did not pulse before the Rotors were cut, but it does now. It is a
'98 Nissan, with 57000 miles on it.
I think it's time to trade it in for a Toyota.
-----Original Message-----
From: datsunmike <datsunmike@nyc.rr.com>
To: Patrick P. Castronovo <slick1@mohaveaz.com>; "ROADSTER (E-mail)"
<datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2001 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: Brake Rotors
>Unless your rotor is warped and pulsating it is not necessary to cut the
>rotors. What you need to do is cut the glaze and I used a coarse
scotchbrite
>3" wheel on my drill to do this. Sears sells the pads and backup pad to
>mount them. Of course if there are funny wear patterns or they are scored
>you must cut them. Since rotors for these and other old cars are so $$$$$
>"experts" recommend what I just mentioned which is where I got the advice.
>
>What your machinist did isn't bad and if you buy new rotors they have the
>same pattern, at least my Acura rotors did. The reason the drums aren't
>cross hatched is because it's almost impossible to do.
>
>Mike
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Patrick P. Castronovo" <slick1@mohaveaz.com>
>To: ""ROADSTER (E-mail)"" <datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net>
>Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 3:05 PM
>Subject: Brake Rotors
>
>
>> I have a question.
>> I had my brake rotors turned when I
Replaced
>> my brake Pads. After the Machinist turned the rotors, he took his
>grinding
>> wheel to the rotor to create in effect cross hatch marks.
>>
>> Is this right ?
>>
>> When I have my rear brake drums cut on a lathe for brake shoes, they are
>> finished in a smooth manner. Is this not the same for the front Rotors
>> also? Or am I living too far in the past.
>> Pat
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