Warped front rotors.. $140 to machine them. Should I just buy new sets?
#34
My car is still with the dealer.. I recently bought a set of brand new tires so I'm kinda low on my side money.
However, I'm very interested in the Centric premium rotors and centric posi quiet pads.
The thing is, the dealer told me that I just need to resurface the front two rotors. So I just need to replace 2 front ones?
I'm still deciding if I should get resurfaced for $70 bucks or just get new rotors..
And it looks like I should get the pads as well..
so $70 Resulf+2 new pads vs New Centric premium rotors and centric posi quiet pads..
We will see..
However, I'm very interested in the Centric premium rotors and centric posi quiet pads.
The thing is, the dealer told me that I just need to resurface the front two rotors. So I just need to replace 2 front ones?
I'm still deciding if I should get resurfaced for $70 bucks or just get new rotors..
And it looks like I should get the pads as well..
so $70 Resulf+2 new pads vs New Centric premium rotors and centric posi quiet pads..
We will see..
#37
I'm guessing you probably fixed this by now but... Think of warped rotors like a warped record, the "warp" goes all the way through the rotor. Resurfacing just scrapes the top off. The "warp" is still in the metal and, the rotor is now thinner so it won't be able to disperse heat as well. This makes it more susceptible to re-warping.
Can you replace them yourself? My "go to" for brakes is (i recommend this because we're talking about non-BBK) check advance auto.com Then google coupon codes for aa. It is very rare that I ever spend more than $100 per axle for pads AND rotors. Those codes can easily save 30% or better. Sometimes I even separate the rotors into different orders just to save more.
Brake labor is the biggest rip in auto repair.
Can you replace them yourself? My "go to" for brakes is (i recommend this because we're talking about non-BBK) check advance auto.com Then google coupon codes for aa. It is very rare that I ever spend more than $100 per axle for pads AND rotors. Those codes can easily save 30% or better. Sometimes I even separate the rotors into different orders just to save more.
Brake labor is the biggest rip in auto repair.
#38
I'm guessing you probably fixed this by now but... Think of warped rotors like a warped record, the "warp" goes all the way through the rotor. Resurfacing just scrapes the top off. The "warp" is still in the metal and, the rotor is now thinner so it won't be able to disperse heat as well. This makes it more susceptible to re-warping.
#41
Was this the same dealership that you had that spoiler fiasco with? If so, I think I'd get a second opinion. I'd try to scrub your rotors first and see if the vibration goes away or at least gets better. Just do 6 hard slow downs from 60mph to 10 while never coming to a complete stop. That should tell you if the problem is the rotors or just uneven pad deposits.
If it does turn out to be rotors, just get new Centric Premium rotors, they have better venting and rust prevention over OEM.
If it does turn out to be rotors, just get new Centric Premium rotors, they have better venting and rust prevention over OEM.
The dealer told me that only fronts need to be resurfaced. So I probably going to get 2 premium centrics for fronts.
Are these going to fit both front and rear?
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Also, should I get the brake pads as well? dealer said there is nothing wrong with the pads..
#42
I see this is a big point of disagreement among internet experts. I tend to trust my own first hand experience with turning many rotors (back when I thought it worth doing). While this guy certainly writes well, he is wrong to completely disregard actual warpage. I prefer this write up
http://www.autotrackdaymonthly.com/i...-warped-rotors
I agree actual warpage is pretty rare (I have actually seen it). But I would say hard spots in the rotor have already developed by the time the vibration is felt. And they are just as incurable as warpage.
Yada yada... OP definitely just get new pads and rotors. I checked advance and got them down to like $97.
http://www.autotrackdaymonthly.com/i...-warped-rotors
I agree actual warpage is pretty rare (I have actually seen it). But I would say hard spots in the rotor have already developed by the time the vibration is felt. And they are just as incurable as warpage.
Yada yada... OP definitely just get new pads and rotors. I checked advance and got them down to like $97.
#43
I see this is a big point of disagreement among internet experts. I tend to trust my own first hand experience with turning many rotors (back when I thought it worth doing). While this guy certainly writes well, he is wrong to completely disregard actual warpage. I prefer this write up
autotrackdaymonthly.com - The Final Word on Brake Vibration and ?Warped? Rotors
I agree actual warpage is pretty rare (I have actually seen it). But I would say hard spots in the rotor have already developed by the time the vibration is felt. And they are just as incurable as warpage.
Yada yada... OP definitely just get new pads and rotors. I checked advance and got them down to like $97.
autotrackdaymonthly.com - The Final Word on Brake Vibration and ?Warped? Rotors
I agree actual warpage is pretty rare (I have actually seen it). But I would say hard spots in the rotor have already developed by the time the vibration is felt. And they are just as incurable as warpage.
Yada yada... OP definitely just get new pads and rotors. I checked advance and got them down to like $97.
Do I HAVE to swap pads as well?
#44
Well, you can half a$$ anything. I would change the pads as well.
The pads I looked up were the ceramics and were like $50 (before coupon code). I forgot to mention that there is also a $15 rebate with this pad/rotor combo. I didn't check into cheaper pads.
Also, it doesn't sound like you NEED to do anything right away. You don't have a safety issue. Just an annoyance. You can wait until the pulsation is completely unbearable, or until you have the money.
The pads I looked up were the ceramics and were like $50 (before coupon code). I forgot to mention that there is also a $15 rebate with this pad/rotor combo. I didn't check into cheaper pads.
Also, it doesn't sound like you NEED to do anything right away. You don't have a safety issue. Just an annoyance. You can wait until the pulsation is completely unbearable, or until you have the money.
#45
I'm getting my car today.
The dealer told me that only fronts need to be resurfaced. So I probably going to get 2 premium centrics for fronts.
Are these going to fit both front and rear?
More Information for CENTRIC 12042080
Also, should I get the brake pads as well? dealer said there is nothing wrong with the pads..
The dealer told me that only fronts need to be resurfaced. So I probably going to get 2 premium centrics for fronts.
Are these going to fit both front and rear?
More Information for CENTRIC 12042080
Also, should I get the brake pads as well? dealer said there is nothing wrong with the pads..