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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ
If you decide to turn the rotors and put 'em back on, just to swap 'em out again relatively soon, by all means.
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That theory doesn't necessarily hold water. I machined the front rotors on my W123
twice in 150k miles. And they still comfortably exceeded minimum thickness.
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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ
I don't know how much extra is built into the thicknesses, but I would rather replace a close to too thin rotor than risk a potential caliper piston disengagement.
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The minimum thickness specification for brake rotors is driven by the rotor's ability to absorb and dissipate heat.
See para on Rotor Thickness:
http://www.aa1car.com/library/2003/bf110322.htm
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Originally Posted by toomany MBZ
It's your call to take chances with the braking system.
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At no time have I recommended "taking chances" with the brake system. But, from all indications, anyone who relies on an internet discussion forum for brake service information is doing just that.