Do I need new rotors?
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Do I need new rotors?
So I have a 2006 F350 CC diesel w/148k miles. I have never had the brakes worked on or have had any problems with them. I am having the brakes done tomorrow and the mechanic says that I should get new rotors without even looking at the brakes. Is this true or should they be at least looked at. I searched the forums and seen that some have had the same rotors for quite a while. Anyway thanks for any advice.
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So I have a 2006 F350 CC diesel w/148k miles. I have never had the brakes worked on or have had any problems with them. I am having the brakes done tomorrow and the mechanic says that I should get new rotors without even looking at the brakes. Is this true or should they be at least looked at. I searched the forums and seen that some have had the same rotors for quite a while. Anyway thanks for any advice.
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Well, that confirms what I've read on other threads but slightly contrary to what Alan says..............
Most of the miles I've put on have been highway miles so that helps. I've never heated them up either. Guess we'll have a look tomorrow. I don't mind spending the money but don't want to just blow it either.
Most of the miles I've put on have been highway miles so that helps. I've never heated them up either. Guess we'll have a look tomorrow. I don't mind spending the money but don't want to just blow it either.
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Well, that confirms what I've read on other threads but slightly contrary to what Alan says.............. Most of the miles I've put on have been highway miles so that helps. I've never heated them up either. Guess we'll have a look tomorrow. I don't mind spending the money but don't want to just blow it either.
Most of the miles I've put on have been highway miles so that helps. I've never heated them up either. Guess we'll have a look tomorrow. I don't mind spending the money but don't want to just blow it either.
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If they are original rotors that have never been turned, without warpage with no deep grooves they could be turned.
I got around 60k out of my OE rotors. The rust got to them, started flaking too bad so they would not pass inspection.
I got around 60k out of my OE rotors. The rust got to them, started flaking too bad so they would not pass inspection.
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There is no reason to turn the rotors unless they are worn unevengly. I have never turned my rotors on my truck because that only makes it easier for them to warp. The only reason I replaced my front rotors was because they were getting close to the minumum thickness. My trailer weighs 16,500lbs so the truck does work pretty hard from time to time. 
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Down south and in the desert it is easy to forget the perils of rust. Trying to keep rust at bay is a never ending process if you care about what your truck looks like up north. I never bother having rotors turned but some shops due it because some people want to go out the door as cheap as possible. I agree the extra rotor thickness is an asset.
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Down south and in the desert it is easy to forget the perils of rust. Trying to keep rust at bay is a never ending process if you care about what your truck looks like up north. I never bother having rotors turned but some shops due it because some people want to go out the door as cheap as possible. I agree the extra rotor thickness is an asset.