Do I need new rotors?
03-04-2004, 05:22 PM
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Do I need new rotors?
So I'm bringing in my car next Monday for new brake pads (got the "Brake lining wear - visit workshop" message).
On the phone, the service advisor asked my mileage and informed me that I may need new rotors as well. (53K miles? wtf?)
Is there an easy way for me to tell if I need new rotors? I don't want to spend another $400 if its unnecessary.
On the phone, the service advisor asked my mileage and informed me that I may need new rotors as well. (53K miles? wtf?)
Is there an easy way for me to tell if I need new rotors? I don't want to spend another $400 if its unnecessary.
03-04-2004, 07:43 PM
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'05 E55
...or Zimmermann cross drilled rotors for frt and rear for about $200. Quality rotor with cast holes. Thats what you want if you're getting a cross drilled rotor.
03-05-2004, 12:51 PM
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MB's OEM brake pads are very hard thereby causing much friction on the rotors, so your rotors lose material faster than most other cars. 54,000 miles is pretty good for a set a rotors, I second the opinion on tireracks brembos, inexpensive and easy to replace, as long as you know how to bleed your brakes, otherwise leave it to a pro...
