Rotors: To turn or not to turn?
 

Hello,

I'm new to the forum and to working on my car. I have a 2002 Accent and replaced the front brake pads recently. The dealer wanted almost $500 to replace the pads and turn the rotors but I couldn't spend that much. I just took it to a Pep Boys to replace the rear shoes (I couldn't break the drums free or I would have given that a shot too) and they said I needed to replace the pads AND rotors in the front. Here is my question:

There is no pulsing from the brakes. Do rotors need to be turned EVERY time you replace the pads? I put the pads in according to the service manual but didn't have the tools to check runout (again, no pulsing)...could I have destroyed the rotors by not having them turned the last time? They look to be in good shape, no deep grooves, etc. I just have this sneaking suspicion that both the dealer and Pep Boys are exagerating. What's the real story?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

RE: Rotors: To turn or not to turn?
 

if the brake disc doesnt have a raised edge on the outer and inner disc then it should be ok (hard to tell without seeing them)

RE: Rotors: To turn or not to turn?
 

Usually 3 sets of brake pads equals to one disc.

RE: Rotors: To turn or not to turn?
 

Depending upon your driving habits, rotors may need changing more frequently because they are made thinner. I had to change a set of front rotors for another make of car at 42,000 miles.