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Originally Posted by Pestodude
I'd like to turn at least that rotor to clean it up. Can I turn just one rotor?
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It doesn't hurt to turn a rotor, but it reduces the thickness and will "wear them out" quicker (and there is a minimum thickness that you can reach fairly quickly). The disadvantage of not turning a rotor is that it will take a bit longer to bed in the brakes. I'll trade life of a relatively expensive part for a bit of careful braking for a bit.
As for turning only one, no. You should always match brakes from side to side so that things are balanced. Change pads one one side, do it for both. Turn or replace one rotor, do it for both.
If you only turn one side, the rotor on that side will be slightly thinner than the other side. That will change it's heating and cooling capabilities (and therefore the braking) from that side to the other.