2005 Nissan 350Z Rotor turning

2005 NISSAN 350Z
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NBRYSON
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Brakes problem
2005 Nissan 350Z

Could turning the rotor too thin by .30 on the rear rotors cause the caliper not to engage the pads to the rotor?
Jul 24, 2009 at 7:55 AM
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KHLOW2008
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Hi NBryson,

Thank you for the donation.

When rotors thickness are less than minimum, the brake would still work but :

1. When brake pads are almost worn, they can get between the rotor and caliper as the clearance is bigger.
2. The rotor might break under hard brakings.
Jul 24, 2009 at 9:31 AM
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NBRYSON
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If the brake pads are worn and get between the rotor and caliper could that cause brake failure?
Jul 24, 2009 at 1:24 PM
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KHLOW2008
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Yes, The pads would get thrown off and the caliper pistons would be pushed against the rotor. The piston would over-travel causing it to be unseated and fluid leakages. This would cause the brakes to fail.
Jul 24, 2009 at 8:15 PM