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How often do rotors need to be turned?
I have an 05 Kia Sedona mini van and at 8000 miles they had to turn the rotors as they were warped. I am now fighting with Kia as I'm lucky if I get 10,000 miles out of turning the rotors. I feel they should have replaced the rotors at 8000 miles and not turned them as they were warped. Am I wrong? Do rotors really need turning that frequently. The rotors need to be done before I even need brake pads. Is all this normal? Sure hope someone out there has an answer for me
5 Answers
- Hank ScorpioLv 71 decade agoFavorite Answer
Wear and tear. They aren't obligated to replace or even repair the rotors under warranty.
This is normal for a heavy vehicle and someone that doesn't drive properly (i.e. brakes when turning). If you brake when turning you'll go through rotors like camel joe goes through cigarettes.
For those saying "TSB so they have to fix it!" You're incredibly incorrect. A RECALL means they have to fix it. A TSB is a notice to technicians on how to fix certain problems.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Turn them when needed, whenever they become "warped." I would personally never turn them unless they were expensive to replace. In today's parts market, new rotors are cheap. Turning rotors for the most part is a thing of the past because rotors used to be very expensive. Not true anymore. There may be exceptions. I actually did have my rotors re-surfaced recently on my 95 Camaro. The parts store was closed and the machine shop wasn't.
Also be advised that if the rotors are thin you may have to toss them anyway.
Source(s): my head - Anonymous1 decade ago
Turning the rotors means that your removing metal off of the rotor-Meaning that they will probably warp faster than before. Rotors are pretty cheap (like 30-50 bucks for a good one). I haven't had to replace my rotors yet at 140k. If it only has 10k I'd defiantly try to make the dealership cover them but if they don't want to I'd just do it myself. It really isn't that hard. For like 250 bucks I can get high quality parts online. They should have replaced them but they were trying to be cheap but then again its nearly 5 years old - Isn't their warranty up? If it is just pay to get them all replaced with something decent.
Source(s): Go to them with that TSB. They HAVE to fix it. Of the dealership is worrying about thier reputation at all they will have to fix it lol Happy Hank? Just JK man. - Jeep383Lv 41 decade ago
They should have replaced them according to this Tech Service Bulletin (TSB)
Model: Sedona [GQ]
Group: Brake System(41)
Number: KT2007042401
Date: Tuesday April 24, 2007
Area: N. America
Subject:
Sedona (GQ) Brake Pad And Brake Disc (Chassis - 016)
This service bulletin provides information regarding a brake judder or vibration felt when braking in small percentage of 2004 & 2005MY Sedona (GQ) vehicles. These vehicles were produced between 12/5/2003 end 11/1/2005. In the event a customer reports this condition, both the front brake pads end discs should be replaced with new parts.
Effective Vehicle Information
Sedona (GQ) produced between 12/5/2003 and 11/1/2005
Source(s): Kia TSB. I should have clarified, I said they should have fixed it, I didnt say free. You will have to cover the cost. - How do you think about the answers? You can sign in to vote the answer.
