Contour Enthusiasts Group Archives Forums Modifications Brakes machining rotors

i didn't see anything that directly answered my question when i did a quick search, so....

i'm about to replace the pads (most likely front AND rear - rears are definitely in worse shape, though) and am hoping to get away with simply turning the rotors instead of replacing them. i have no way of knowing if they're too thin to machine until i take the car in to get the work done (i.e., i don't have a micrometer or anything). i'd do the work myself (order new pads, take the rotors to napa or someone to machine them) but time is of the essence and i don't have any to spare.

i've got 52k miles on the original pads and rotors (front and rear). neither pair have ever been turned/machined and neither pair seems to be warped (no vibration) right now.

anyone have any input as to what my chances are for a simple machining of the rotors being possible? i'm thinking of ordering a set of the mintex street pads from BAT, though my local NTB won't install pads that i provide (they installed my KDW's from the tire rack, though). i'm going to call the dealer (!!) next, but first....any input?

thanks for any comments...