Question removing rotors

[Rob®]

Quality? How can you screw it up? Most Auto Parts stores have a machine that turns them automatically. Idiot proof.

Eh, I disagree. When I worked at a shop in NJ with a rotor cutter, there was a kid working there that couldn't cut a rotor to save his life. Yes, it's a VERY basic machine, but there are plenty of ways to screw it up if you try hard enough.

[goofygrin]

For the Miata, rotors are so cheap, just buy new ones from Napa. I think they are actually cheaper (or damn near) than the cutting IIRC.

[Rob®]

Oh yea, while im down there is there any other maintenance that should be taken care of on a 100k+ car??

Just take a peek at the usual things: brake lines, ball joint boots, all the bushings in the area, axle boots in the rear, shocks for leakage...basically at least glance at any wear item.

Anytime I have the wheels off the ground I check the tie rods, wheel bearings, and ball joints using the "shake test."

[POS Racing]

Just take a peek at the usual things: brake lines, ball joint boots, all the bushings in the area, axle boots in the rear, shocks for leakage...basically at least glance at any wear item.

Anytime I have the wheels off the ground I check the tie rods, wheel bearings, and ball joints using the "shake test."

Rob® keep up the good work answering a questions from 2005!

Hey Red Frontier there is no charge to make a new post on this forum, give it a try its fun!

[Rob®]

Rob® keep up the good work answering a questions from 2005!

Umm...it was for search purposes.

[Jiggerachi]

Rob® keep up the good work answering a questions from 2005!

Hey Red Frontier there is no charge to make a new post on this forum, give it a try its fun!

Haha. I saw this thread this morning and thought, I don't remember opening this...

FWIW the rotors came off easily if I remember correctly. Replaced with NAPA blanks.

[Monster]

I think it is an M8 x 1.25 but I could be wrong. I've always used the bolt from the spare or the jack if needed (and it isn't always needed).

Thanks that was a perfect fit. Rotors are off, taped, and ready for paint.

[black roadster]

Eh, I disagree. When I worked at a shop in NJ with a rotor cutter, there was a kid working there that couldn't cut a rotor to save his life. Yes, it's a VERY basic machine, but there are plenty of ways to screw it up if you try hard enough.

Yeah well that comment was over six years ago. I would never turn Miata rotors. Just buy new ones.