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Title: Can the brake rotors be turned?
Post by: LizardQueen on June 06, 2005, 09:00:14 PM

If there's enough thickness left, can the brake rotors on the GS (I have a 93) be turned?

My rear rotor has some light "scalloping" to it (can feel small ridges with my fingertips if I run them lightly over it) and the pads are going to need replacing soon.

I figure there's no point replacing the pads on a chewed rotor unless I get them turned or replace them. Been looking at replacment rotors - pricey! I'm probably losing my job w/in 6 mos (company got bought) so I'm watching the pennies.

Thanks in advance,
Liz

Title: Can the brake rotors be turned?
Post by: dgyver on June 07, 2005, 05:46:10 AM

No. You may be able to have a machine shop surface mill the rear rotor but the small ridges do not cause any problems. Best to get a used rotor. Should be able to find a rear for under $20 on ebay.

Title: Can the brake rotors be turned?
Post by: mondo27 on June 07, 2005, 08:15:29 AM

are there any rotors from other bikes that are compatible w/ the GS? if so, which can be used?

Title: Can the brake rotors be turned?
Post by: dgyver on June 07, 2005, 08:25:06 AM

88-97 Katana GSX600/750 use the same rear rotor.

I do not know of any other bikes that use the same front rotor.

Title: Can the brake rotors be turned?
Post by: Kerry on June 07, 2005, 08:57:28 AM

According to the Dennis Kirk website, the aftermarket EBC Pro-Lite rotor for the front (right side) also fits:

194812. The EBC part number is MD3006RS.

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