On Thu, 30 Oct 2008 19:29:05 -0400, "Joe"    
   wrote:   
      
   >My Tacoma has 74,000 miles on it. I've never had brake work. Today I brought   
   >it to a brake shop. The guy said the back brakes were in great shape. The   
   >front pads still has a third left. He said the rotors were thinning- and had   
   >a mirror like finish. When I finally replace the pads, I'll definitely need   
   >to replace the rotors. Not sure what the following means but it's on the   
   >bill: DISCARD FR ROTOR AT: .787 R MAHCINE TO LIMIT: 11.693.   
   >   
   >If they really need to be replaced, fine- but it won't be cheap so I need   
   >further advice. Of course I'll go to some other shops too.   
   >   
   >I just assumed that if you didn't scrape the rotors- they could last much   
   >longer.   
   >   
   >Joe   
      
   When the rotors reach the minimum thickness - either through wear or   
   machining, they MUST be replaced. Too thin rotors cannot handle the   
   heat and are extremely prone to warping.   
      
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