Can slotted rotors be "turned?"

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Old 08-18-2006, 06:30 AM
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Default Can slotted rotors be "turned?"

I warped the crap out of a brand new set at LRP last month, and I'd rather not have to pitch $200 worth of brand new rotors after 50 miles.

I thought it may have been pad deposits, but after a thorough cleaning, they still give me wicked pad knockback and shake under heavy braking. I can actually feel the brake pedal moving up/down during street braking. I took them off the car when I got home from the event and haven't used them since.

Can slotted rotors be "turned" on a lathe, or whatever NAPA uses to even out the surface? Or do the slots prevent this process from working properly?
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No problem turning them, but some manufacturers do not recommend it (Audi included)
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They're slotted Brembos, stock size for my car.
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Default i'd go with a centerless grinder.....

a lathe isn't going to like the slots. did you clean the slots? a small file would be my choice of weapon for this.
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slight TJ...does NAPA turn rotors? Any other places?
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