Just replace pads even if resurfacing recommend?

truck is at the shop for recall today and the rear drums are out of spec. So clean and adjust is $50. Ok fine with that. Fronts are at 5mm but they say they need to be resurfaced. That's $200. So I'm not gonna pay that. I don't have any vibration and they feel smooth to me. I'm thinking just bring it home and replace the pads with oem. Thoughts???

 

OEM pads lasted me 150k miles

buy what makes you happy

I always replace rotors when doing pads since they wear out at about the same rate

 

Also where do you guys recommend getting oem pads and rotors from?

 

dealer or online

 

You don't have to cut the rotors when replacing pads. That's done when the rotor is warped and you have a vibration. I would scuff the rotors with 120 grit to remove any glaze and put on new pads.

 

Wow, bummer..I got 110,00 miles out of mine and I live in hilly western Pa.

 

If no vibration I doubt they need to be resurfaced. I agree with replacing just the pads if you do it yourself.

 

One can't measure the use of brakes against another truck. @Byb127 may drive on more hills, may tow occasionally, may just like to slam his brakes, or a spouse that rides them.

IMO, new rotors are inexpensive and good insurance that new pads are going to wear as flat as possible.
With that many miles on the rotor, even if you NEVER got dirt under the pads and they are glass smooth, you will find a ridge on the circumference that will show you how much the rotor has worn. It's the part of the rotor that never touched the pad.
Smooth rotors almost doesn't ever happen, run your nail radially from center to edge and you will feel slight ridges where the pad wore the rotor faster.

Again, IMO, after market rotors are a given. The Power Stop rotors appear to be good quality. I bought the flat ones (no slots or holes) since I too like longevity.

 

i have almost 60k on my truck, pads got at least another 50-60k in them.

When it becomes time to replace pads around the 100-120k mile mark, im not even going to bother with the original rotors and resurfacing them, for the 80-100 bucks a piece of OEM quality rotors that will last 100k+ miles, thats the route im going.


That stated, i wouldnt replace pads without a resurfacing of rotors if you planned on keeping the current rotors. Its good that both mating surfaces are flat to begin with so stuff wears evenly.

 

I don't mind the power stops, and the price is right.
Some insist on OEM, some insist on EBC or other top brands. Me, I'm a sucker for a deal. Prime to boot!

Unfortunately, it is tempting not to change the rotors out.
The calipers have been engineered so that the pads slip out with out removing them from the mount.
When replacing the rotors the caliper and the mount needs to be unbolted (4 bolts).
Still, it's one of the easiest I've done.

 

The most important thing you can do with new pads is a proper break-in. Google it. Check the rotors with a micrometer. If they are in spec, just clean them up with brake cleaner and Scotchbrite. And do a proper break-in. You can't do it proper if you live in stop and go traffic.

 

Changed mine at 49k. It all depends on driving habits

 

Alright so I'm thinking I'll just do the full pads and rotors here in a couple weeks while on leave. I just gotta make up my mind if I want oem rotors or after market. I'll stick with oem pads but at 95 a piece for oem rotors I'll have to shop around.

 

$200? Wtf, to replace with brand new aftermarket cost $100 and is very simple to do.

Never understood why you'd resurface

 

I just replaced my rotors with brembo blanks I think they were $93. Bought hawk lts pads for $55

 

You like that set up? Notice any difference? Also where are people buying their setups?

 

Rockauto. If I'm not having vibration problems and the rotors aren't grooved, I just replace the pads. I'd buy new rotors from Rockauto before I'd have a set turned.

 

I do like it. I also installed stainless steel brake lines. Got the brembos on eBay. Got the hawk pads on tirerack.com

 

am-autoparts.com 85.00 ceramic pads and rotors w/ free delivery, just make sure whatever you buy, you bed the pads in before driving to much.

 

I think I'm leaning Wagner pads and rotors. I've ran this set up on several vehicles in the past and had great luck. Rock auto has the oex pads and the black e-coat 318mm rotors for 110 shipped.