When to replace front brake rotors

Hi,
I am going to need front bake pads on my 2012 tundra. How do I know if the rotors can be resurfaced or should I just replace the rotors with new ones?
Thanks,
Eggman

 

The brake shop can resurface the rotors provided they don't go below the minimum thickness. Or you could just buy new ones. The first option is least expensive and would work just fine.

 

If your rotors' surfaces are Smooth, without grooves it does not need anything. Even minor grooves can be left as is however a shop will not advise or some folks on here.

 

Be aware of glazed rotors..Also the fact your eye balls cannot see what a Dial indicator measures.

 

Thanks for the info guys! I appreciate it.

 

I just checked the thickness with my gauge and slapped new pads on. Changed at 55k and again at 100k still on original stock rotors since they were still in spec.

 

If you don't have warped rotors then you are lucky. Nothing is worse than warped rotors I can't stand it! Lol. Even if yours aren't perfectly smooth as long as they don't freakin wobble I would use them again with replacement pads exactly what you took off..

 

Thanks