Nicks on new rotors

[22YukonDenali22]

Hey all, I'm installing new rotors on my truck. I just received the rotors, and found these small nicks. Is this a concern, or just a normal machining inconsistency?

 

[OR VietVet]

If that is the only one, I would not worry about it. You said nicks, I see one. Make sure to clean thoroughly with Brake Clean and a CLEAN rag/towel.

What brand rotors are they?

 

[wsteele]

Some people pay for such things (albeit in a little less random pattern), will work fine. On the other hand, when I buy something new, I want it to be blemish free unless I get a discount for buying blemished goods.

Also, just me, but if I got something like that and decided the hassle to return was too great, I would be checking runout very carefully before just driving on.

 

[OR VietVet]

Some people pay for such things (albeit in a little less random pattern), will work fine. On the other hand, when I buy something new, I want it to be blemish free unless I get a discount for buying blemished goods.

Also, just me, but if I got something like that and decided the hassle to return was too great, I would be checking runout very carefully before just driving on.

Agree. Need to check that runout before mounting on vehicle, on a brake lathe or mount with grease and bearings and then check runout on vehicle.

 

[22YukonDenali22]

If that is the only one, I would not worry about it. You said nicks, I see one. Make sure to clean thoroughly with Brake Clean and a CLEAN rag/towel.

What brand rotors are they?

There is another similar nick above the obvious one, lighting in garage was just not very good to capture it. I appreciate your response, it was reassuring. They are centric c-tek rotors.

 

[OR VietVet]

I see the other one now as I look closer. Can actually see it better in the circled view. Check the runout, as has been advised. Plus, clean thoroughly.

 

[TollKeeper]

If your going to keep them, I would ask for a discount. Never hurts to ask..

 

[22YukonDenali22]

Thank you all for your replies. I'll definitely call for a discount. And I'll definitely YouTube runout and perform the checks for it!