Re: Pads/rotors

"miker" <miker4butnospamok@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote:

>> Maybe, maybe not.  Rotors that are scored can be turned but only
>> until a minimum thickness is reached.  If you haven't the
>> tools/knowledge to do it yourself get a second opinion, it might
>> save you a bunch of money! 
> 
> XS11 - I've done it all on various Yamaha's, just wondered if
> there was something different about the Miata's rotors.

No, they're all similar.

> Mine have no scoring and are in identical condition to the rears,
> which the dealer rated green. He's rated my front brakes as yellow
> the last couple oil changes so I think that's just pad life. 

They're probably OK, then.
 
> Anyone have the thickness spec for the '96 front rotors to hand? I
> might as well check it.

I don't know but it's marked on most rotors.  You may have to remove 
the rotor to see it.


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