Brake question
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From: Troutville VA
Brake question
Went to have my truck inspected today and they recommended new brakes (pads and rotors) for the rear. Starting to hear a little noise back there when I stop so I was going to have a look soon anyway but rotors too?? I haven't looked at them but they said when you change pads you should do the rotors too. Is that BS? 18 bucks for pads and 75 per for a rotor from Autozone.
My truck has 72K on it and I take very good care of it.
Can anyone offer advice?
Rick
My truck has 72K on it and I take very good care of it.
Can anyone offer advice?
Rick
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From: Victoria Canada
Brake question
Originally posted by 99fatboy
I haven't looked at them but they said when you change pads you should do the rotors too.
I haven't looked at them but they said when you change pads you should do the rotors too.
Rick
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From: Northwest Arkansas
Brake question
No, you should not have to replace your rotors unless they are out of spec on thickness, which I highly doubt since your truck is a 99. Take the rotors off and take them down to the local parts house and they will "turn" them for you. Basically what this does is cuts a thin layer of metal off of the rotor and makes it clean and true all the way around. Thus, the need to check the spec on thickness with a micrometer. The spec should be stamped or cast into the rotor somewhere. If the rotor is thinner then the spec allowed they have to be replaced no matter what. You have to have the rotors, or drums if you have a vehicle with drum brakes, turned when ever you install new brakes. To turn the rotors should only take about 15-20 min each to do. Around my neck of the woods the parts stores charge around 5-8 dollars to do this per rotor. The only other reason you might have to replace the rotors is if they have warped from heat and can't be trued up by turning them. I have read in other threads of this happening, but I believe it is usually the front rotors that warp and not the rears, due to the front being where most of the braking load is.
Guess I should quit being so darned long winded.
