yeah it will have scratches on them you are using your brakes my friends its not like your brakes are made of cloth or sponge ofcource its normal for rotors to have scratches on there but makes sure they are spread evenly on there that they were installed correctly
The rotors should be smooth, no grooves where the pads touch.The rotors should be smooth, no grooves where the pads touch.
No, new brake pads should not be tight against the rotors during installation. There should be a small gap between the pads and the rotors to allow for proper braking performance and to prevent excessive wear on the pads and rotors.
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.
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.
To replace rotors and pads including labor cost you are looking at 600 bucks. axl
new pads should have full surface contact with rotors,as should old ones
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.
When rotors need to be changed usually the pads have worn down. It is always a good idea to change pads when changing rotors.
Volvo pads and rotors are the best ones to use. Most aftermarket pads and rotors seem to make braking noise
If the rotors are in good condition, not warped, not scratched, then you can replace the pads without turning the rotors. Inspect the rotors carefully.
It has both Rotors and Pads. In other words disc brakes
Some as the pads and rotors break in but it shouldn't be excessive.