Front rotors - surface cracking? Advice?

[malc_p]

'(94 firebird 3.4)
Just got the car back from a front suspension overhaul, the shop advised I should think about replacing the rotors because of what looks like surface cracking (see photo). Thing is, they're hardly worn (don't know how long they've been on the car, I've only had it a year) - the surface is only a little lower than the unworn outer rim. Sorry the pic is a little out of focus but you can see what I mean.
Any ideas what this is?:(
Many thanx
Malc

[solocamaro95]

Re: Front rotors - surface cracking? Advice?

dont worry if the pulsate when you apply the brakes then turn the but dont worry if the dont if you replace them get power slot rotors i love mine 25$ more than stock

[HokieBird]

Re: Front rotors - surface cracking? Advice?

Minor surface cracking shouldn't be a big deal. If you are worried about it have them turned. Keep an eye on then incase you get any large cracks. Large cracks can lead to rotors shattering and thats never fun.

[solocamaro95]

Re: Front rotors - surface cracking? Advice?

i seen b4 the rotor surface where the pads come in contact with the rotor the rotor broke away from the hub scarest thing i ever seen the dude said he was oon the highway at 90mph and hit his brakes to slown down to 55 and the rotor broke what a ride also i think in the state of new york you cant turn the rotors its against the law 9dont qoute me on that)

[Blizzard242]

Re: Front rotors - surface cracking? Advice?

If you get really worried about it go ahead and get some and do the installation yourself. It's really not that hard. It's common sense when it comes to which bolts you have to remove. The only hard part is getting the frozen bolts undone.

[Bird_Of_Prey]

Re: Front rotors - surface cracking? Advice?

Get new rotors. What you are seeing there is heat checking. The metal has been fatigued. I had a rotor crack before, it's not fun.