Years ago, Rotors and drums used to average $80-$90, sometimes more, each at the local parts store or dealership. They were produced in the respective Country the vehicle was atleast produced in and either met, or exceeded factory quality units. Lots of people used to have their old ones cut & resurfaced, because that would cost about $10-$15 per. They were made of such good quality that you could do this once or twice before tossing them out.

Now, they can be had for as little as $10-$20 each, for almost any vehicle, from a local parts store. This is due to the fact that now, they are made in China, in places where they throw a chunk of the cheapest piece of metal they can get,into a computerized machine. An hour or three later, this machine spits out a whole bunch of rotors or drums. These rotors and drums just barely meet factory spec and standard, if they even do at all. Cuttin/Resurfacing them is not an option when your brakes are worn, because they end up with such a bad lip or wear mark on them that you can't cut enough off to get rid of it. They often come out of the box warped, or warp very shortly after install. Again, due to the poor quality & workmanship invested into them initially.

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