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Old 08-06-2018, 08:43 PM
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Default polished rotors from auction site any good?

hey all

looking to replace my front rotors and on a well known auction site can get a pair for less then $130 shipped, has any one used these any problems with them?
 
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Old 08-06-2018, 08:58 PM
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I’d be worried about cheap knockoffs. Brakes are one area I wouldn’t skimp on, but that’s just me
 
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Old 08-06-2018, 09:21 PM
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Are you referring to eBay? I purchased a used OEM pair for my beach bike a few months back. Thickness was just under new specs. Think I paid $50 shipped ... no problems to report.
 
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Old 08-06-2018, 09:34 PM
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Polishing trashes the true & straight finish on a rotor which are precision ground flat, polishing puts a wave pattern on the surface you don't see and there will be high & low spots particularly on the cheap imports . Been down this road.
 

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I purchased a set off ebay and they were under min thickness...sent them back and they sent me a second pair they say they checked....still less than min.
I returned them for a refund and purchased new ones
 
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Old 08-13-2018, 10:50 AM
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Call ***** shiny. He will do an exchange for your current rotors. His prices are reasonable.
 
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