2005 Nissan 350Z Rotor turning

Hi NBryson,

Thank you for the donation.

When rotors thickness are less than minimum, the brake would still work but :

1. When brake pads are almost worn, they can get between the rotor and caliper as the clearance is bigger.
2. The rotor might break under hard brakings.

Yes, The pads would get thrown off and the caliper pistons would be pushed against the rotor. The piston would over-travel causing it to be unseated and fluid leakages. This would cause the brakes to fail.