Q: I am advised to change brake pads. Do I also need to get rotors turned?

asked by on September 22, 2016

I have 2013 Lexus RX350 with 52000 miles. I bought it used from dealer when it had 40,000 miles. Now it has 52,000 miles and I am advised to change front brakes. I bought front brake pads from Lexus dealer and planning to get it installed. Do I need to get rotors turned? I was asked my parts department of Lexus if mechanic will be turning rotors or not.

My car has 52000 miles.
My car has an automatic transmission.

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