I have a 2004 F350 4x4 cc srw and am abiut to purchase the BC 3070re- I need to get my brakes done and j should be fine with the stock rotors (FRONT TURNED ONCE) I just want to be as safe as possible and want to opinions on stickjng with oem and severe duty pads or go with aftermarket slotted rotors. Rv max weight 14,000lbs
Having worked in dealers for over 20 years I was a fan of always using OEM parts. That was until I did the brakes on my F-350 last fall. The Ford OEM pads were the worst I have ever seen as to holding up in the environment, I have literally seen 1,000's.
I went with the Hawk Super Duty's this time. They may be no better, but they are certainly no worse.
If your rotors were "cut once" odds are good they will not have enough material left to be surfaced again if needed. BTW, "grinding" is better then "cutting"
If your rotors are slip ons, like most 4WD rotors are, you are better off just replacing. If you replace, spend the money to get US made. The imported rotors really are substandard.
Slotted rotors - smoke and mirrors.