Can I Turn or Grind Disc Brake Hub/Rotor to Remove Rust
Updated 05/14/2015 | Published 05/13/2015
Question:
I have kodiak 10inch discs on my12 year old boat trailer and I am rebuilding the the brakes .I took the caliper off and noticed the disc surface to quite rusty and pitted , can I get these dics turned ?
asked by: Bill
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Expert Reply:
I spoke with my contact at Kodiak and he said that yes you can turn the disc brake hub/rotor to remove the rust and pits. Etched into the backside of the rotor there will be a minimum width clearance or minimum rotor thickness that you can turn to.
expert reply by:
Chris O
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Kodiak Disc Brake Kit - 10" Hub/Rotor - 5 on 4-1/2 - Dacromet - 3,500 lbs
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