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	The minimum thickness is stamped right on the rotor. You can get a good idea of your thickness by checking it with your hand. Once the rotor "lip" gets extremely pronounced, it's probably time for replacement. Double-check with [http://www.physics.smu.edu/~scalise/apparatus/caliper/tutorial/ vernier calipers].		The minimum thickness is stamped right on the rotor. You can get a good idea of your thickness by checking it with your hand. Once the rotor "lip" gets extremely pronounced, it's probably time for replacement. Double-check with [http://www.physics.smu.edu/~scalise/apparatus/caliper/tutorial/ vernier calipers].

	If you need to replace your rotor, there are usually plenty of lightly-used ones on eBay. Aftermarket rotors aren't necessarily better, and EBC ones in particular are of inferior quality.		If you need to replace your rotor, there are usually plenty of lightly-used ones on eBay. Aftermarket rotors aren't necessarily better, and EBC ones in particular are of inferior quality. They tend to rust rather quickly, YMMV.