resurface rotors on first brake pad replacement
#1
resurface rotors on first brake pad replacement
I have a 2011 TC with 30,000 miles on it. I just took it in for new front brake pads ( first time) and they re-surfaced the rotors also. Was re-surfacing the rotors necessary? Now there is a strange clicking noise when I apply the brakes, and the brake pedal does not feel like it should with new pads installed. Any idea whats happening?
#3
You should always resurface the rotors when you install new pads in order to have a good surface for the pads to bed in and mate. The clicking sounds could be from misaligned brake hardware or improper installation. Take it back in.
#6
A front rotor through NAPA is ~$50, resurfacing one rotor is 1/2-1 hr figure at $100 an hour it is almost the same price but that new rotor comes with a warranty resurfaced doesn't.
Back when cars were equipped with semi-metallic brake pads you could get away with resurfacing rotors once and if your REALLY gentle on brakes 2-3 times. Today all but the cheapest cars have ceramic brakes pads which build up more heat than the old S-M pads and will warps rotors if they're too thin.
Brake Rotor Discard Thickness .98 in.
Brake Rotor Thickness New 1.1 in.
.12" isn't a lot to work with considering rotors are a wear item
Back when cars were equipped with semi-metallic brake pads you could get away with resurfacing rotors once and if your REALLY gentle on brakes 2-3 times. Today all but the cheapest cars have ceramic brakes pads which build up more heat than the old S-M pads and will warps rotors if they're too thin.
Brake Rotor Discard Thickness .98 in.
Brake Rotor Thickness New 1.1 in.
.12" isn't a lot to work with considering rotors are a wear item
#7
Didn't know automotive industry standard is considered shaddy. lol.
I would recommend resurfacing an OEM rotor over installing a China made rotor that's for sure. And I have a shop here in town that resurfaces rotors for $15, so it's cost effective...and most China made rotors are in the $18-25 price range. And yes, they do measure the rotor to verify it's within specifications.
But as stated above pad material plays a roll on how hot the rotors get. I had a set of rotors warp on me (which I believe were OEM) after I switched to the TRD pads after I resurfaced them. I switched to Slotted/drilled rotors and haven't had any problems. (this is on a 2009 xB)
I would recommend resurfacing an OEM rotor over installing a China made rotor that's for sure. And I have a shop here in town that resurfaces rotors for $15, so it's cost effective...and most China made rotors are in the $18-25 price range. And yes, they do measure the rotor to verify it's within specifications.
But as stated above pad material plays a roll on how hot the rotors get. I had a set of rotors warp on me (which I believe were OEM) after I switched to the TRD pads after I resurfaced them. I switched to Slotted/drilled rotors and haven't had any problems. (this is on a 2009 xB)