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37chief

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I needed to replace the front brake pads on my F 150. I guess I should have turned the rotors, but seams like there is always something to do. The rotors hade some wear. I just replaced the pads and went on to other projects. The brakes still work just fine. How many of you just replace the pads if the rotor is not warped? Stan
 
I usually replace the rotors every other set of pads if the rotor is not damaged in some way. Like groves in it or more wear on one side than the other.

Price around. Pads and rotors are not that high of a price any more. It is almost scary when they are "cheap". Are they any good when they do not cost a arm and a leg???
 
Stan, My New style 97, 4x4, I personally put 300 K on the Front rotors before I replaced them. About every 100 K, or So I would put on new pads, the Rotors never showed that much wear, were not giving pulsating responses at the Peddle! So I just kept putting on more pads. I am not a brake stomp-er! In spite of being cheap that to Me, That is no reason to change out Rotors unless your usual wear is is significant or a pad wears more than normal and grooves up the rotor!!
Later,
John A.
 
For rear wheel drive I always take the front rotors off and re-pack the wheel bearings.
While I have them off I check thickness and have them turned every other time to cut the glaze.

Front wheel drive rotors are so cheap I just replace them every other time.
 
It's been my experience that brakes aren't as effective if you just replace the pads. The new pads seem to break in better if the rotors have been turned.

The price difference between turning the rotors and buying new ones is so small that I replace them often as not. It's generally not worth the time it takes to make a second trip to the store to pick up the resurfaced rotors.
 
I have replaced the pads 5 times and never turned the rotors yet. I have and angle head die grinder that i have a de-glazing disc that works great. But i also use a torque wrench on the lugs bolts. Even the tire shops torque sticks are not that good imop.
 
Today's brakes are not using as much "organic" material these days as the older brakes did (read Asbestos). Many of the metallic and ceramic compounds wear the rotors down to below minimum thickness. If thickness is OK, I would suggest deglazing with a bit of sandpaper before installing new pads.

In answer to the one that repacks the bearings on rear wheel drives:
Bear in mind that many of the newer vehicles use sealed hub/bearing assemblies and slip-on rotors. Repacking is not advised.

As to the lower cost concerns: Well, it comes down to the supply/demand bit. The higher the demand, usually the higher the price. BUT...high demand in auto parts means fast moving item. Causes production to increase and prices to fall. The more they make, the less each one costs. And, in these cases, lower production cost means lower sale price.
 
I just had the brakes done on my truck. It is best to change the rotors and the pads. Calipers had to be replaced also.
 
I have had good luck just replacing the pads. As long as the rotor is not warped and the pedal pulsating or the steering wheel shaking I just leave them.
 
In the old days, just pads or shoes, and a good clean-up on the rest if they looked/spec'd good.

Haven't had to worry about it with the new ones.
If you are retired and don't go to town much, and your truck sits for days........
If it starts from the low battery from electronics drain......
the calipers will be sticky/stuck and on the way to town,
and they will 'eat' everything.....
Your friendly dealer will tell you "well, you have to drive them every day"
Funny how I didn't notice that in the manual or on the TV commercials.

post is in fun....but sadly true....many times
 
My wife goes through rotors like no tomorrow, this is third van I have had to replace them at 50K, they warp.

I think she tries to get the seat belts to lock up at every stop.
 
Turn the rotors every time I change the pads. 5 to 10 k's is usually all they need. Stops smoother, faster, and the pads last longer. JMO
 
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