My front disca are glazed over?

1998 HONDA CIVIC
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NICKPINN
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A mechanic said my front discs are glazed over?
Aug 30, 2012 at 1:19 AM
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CJ MEDEVAC
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IS THAT WHAT YOU TOOK IT IN FOR?

IF IT WAS, WHAT SYMPTOMS WERE YOU EXPERIENCING FOR HIM TO COME TO THAT CONCLUSION?

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Aug 30, 2012 at 2:58 AM
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NICKPINN
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No symptoms, brakes perform fine. I only took the car in for annual inspection. The mechanic was looking under my car with a flash light. Didn't even take the wheel off! Then he announced that my discs are "glazed over". When I asked him what that means he said, "they're glazed over! They need to be changed!" but made no effort to explain or show me anything, so I told him I'll have to bring it back Saturday, after I get paid.
Aug 30, 2012 at 2:52 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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Severe glazing will cause brake noises a lack of stopping power but if you are not experiencing that, don't be concerned with it until the pads need replacing.
Aug 30, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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NICKPINN
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Thank you. Thank you. I have to confess, I thought that guy was trying to sell me a snype. Ie. Rip me off! Thank you again
Aug 30, 2012 at 4:38 PM
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