0
What should I know before having the rotors on my car replaced?
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
When having the rotors on your car replaced, ask for a higher quality metal type of rotor. Inferior types can squeak and not dissipate heat well, causing problems sooner than you'd expect them to.
A rotor must be replaced, instead of resurfaced, once the thickness specifications for the automobile and rotor brand are not being met. In Addition, if a rotor is cracked, warped, already resurfaced, or otherwise damaged it must be replaced. Many times drums, pads, and other automobile parts will have to be replaced if the mechanic sees problems once the old rotor is removed. A rotor replacement should not take more than one day and should not cost more than $100 for parts and labor at home, or over $400 at a repair shop.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When should brake pads be replaced?
When they are about 3/4 worn before scoring and damage to rotors occurs
What should you do if you replaced brake pads and calibrators and still severe vibration occurs?
You should have your rotors checked and possibly turned or replaced as necessary You should have your rotors checked and possibly turned or replaced as necessary
You replaced the two front rotors on your 97 toy 4 runner two wheel drive because they were warped should the pads also be replaced there only10 months old?
YES, the pads should have been replaced at the same time you replaced the rotors.
Is it a law that brake rotors must be replaced by law if needed?
Yes. You should also get a second opinion from another mechanic before buying the job.
How often should rotors need replaced?
When they are warped or worn beyond legal limits.
How much should you pay to replace brake pads and turn the rotors on a Kia Optima?
I recently got a quote for my 2003 Kia Optima brake pads & rotors to be replaced in the rear and it came to $183 before taxes. This price is to replace both pads and rotors completely. Usually rotors don't cost much to be turned.
What should be replaced when in 2007 Mercedes e350 when the breakpad wear indicator is on?
Break pads should be checked if not replaced. Check condition of rotors at the same time.
Are cutting rotors required with pad changes?
Not usually required but recommended. If the surface of your rotors have any grooves or gouges, then yes definatly have them "turned" at a shop or replaced. If your brake pads are replaced regularly then you should be fine.
How much should it cost to have the breaks and rotors replaced on a SUV?
Depends entirely on the make and model.
What would cause a 97 Maxima to vibrate when you apply the brakes?
your brake rotors are warped. You should repalce you brake pads and have the rotors resurfaced if possible, or replaced.
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.
Should the brake rotors need to be replaced on a 2008 Chrysler Sebring?
They could if worn or warped to the safe and legal limit.
