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Pads are meant to wear down. Typically, these pads come with a squealer clip. This clip rubs on the rotor when the pads are past their usable thickness. When you hear this squeal, it's time to change the pads. When you change the pads, check the thickness of the rotors with a caliper or a micrometer. If they are within specifications, thickness-wise, have them turned if necessary. If they are still in spec after turning, you can use them. Otherwise, you need to buy replacements.
All in all, pads last between 30 and 60k miles, depending on how much braking you do. Rotors are all built differently, but should at least last as long as the pads if not longer.
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How many miles before you should change your rotors?
As long as your rotors are not warped, or you have not let the brake pads wear to the point they defaced the rotors, there is no need to change them. Just install new brake pads. Rotors can last the life of the car.
Does the specs on the rear rotor of the 2003 pt cruiser have factory groves for the pads?
The rotors should be smooth, no grooves where the pads touch.The rotors should be smooth, no grooves where the pads touch.
Do the rotors have to be turned when replaceing brake pads on a 2005 chavy trailblazer?
The new pads will last longer, work better, and be quieter if the rotors are resurfaced.
What is average life of Mercedes brake rotors?
If you are worried about that, then you probably should buy a honda.ANS 2 -With average driving and changing pads as soon as required, I would expect Mercedes rotors to last as long as the car (or at least 20 years.)
Why do your rotors have small grooves after installing new rotors and brakes?
Your rotors had the grooves before, from the old pads. You should have had them turned. Next time check rotors at time of fitting new pads. If you can see or feel grooves then they should be repaired.
Cost to replace pads and rotors on 2000 Olds alero?
I replaced my two front rotors and pads for $97.00 plus tax just last weekend.PEPBOYS
What is the average life span of rotors and brake pads on a 95 Ford Probe?
The disc brake pads usually last 40,000 to 50,000 miles under normal conditions. The rotors should last for 2 brake jobs unless they have been run metal to metal.
How long should rotors and brake pads last?
that will depend on the typy of lining on the brakepads and how hard you stop and how often but you should see around 40,000 mile on the front even longer on the rear if everything is correct
How long do Dodge Ram 1500 brake pads last?
My 2007 Dodge Ram 1500 As just shy of 78,000 miles on it with the original brakes I will be putting new brake pads and rotors in today
How much should it cost to replace rotors and pads on a 1999 Honda Accord EX?
To replace rotors and pads including labor cost you are looking at 600 bucks. axl
How much contact should new front disc breaks have with rotors?
new pads should have full surface contact with rotors,as should old ones
What if i don't change brake rotors and just put new pads on?
It depends on the current condition of your rotors really. If they aren't worn down too badly (if there is a big lip on the outer part and dipping in closer to the center) or aren't rought or jagged than you should be fine. Rotors tend to last longer than pads in general. If they are jagged or rough than you need to change them or they will eat away your pads much quicker than they should.
