AEsco48

we have a 98 E320...im going to change the pads...but want to check the min thickness...any one know where i could find that info?

RobertG

don't waste your time cutting the rotors just replace them.
They warp easly after cutting. Rotors are cheap go to www.importescarparts.com

AEsco48

cutting...im not planning on cutting...i need to know if they are already to worn out and need to be replaced

RobertG

sorry I thought that you needed that info for the other reason

vinceC

The minimum thickness is stamped on the "hat" section of the rotor.

sogashia

I got a brake job, new pads/rotors in June 2005. 1 month later, vibration when braking, took back,, they said the rotors are warped. They machined them. This has happened three times now,, about every 2 months. Now they tell me I need ANOTHER brake job, new rotors!!!! Ive only put 3,000 miles on this car since the brake job, is this normal??

OceanView

No at all.

Unless your living on top of a mountain and constantly braking on the way down you should get close to 25,000 - 30,000 miles on a set of front brake pads. The rears should last a lot longer.

sogashia

Oceanview:
What is happening to my rotors then? I know this is wrong,, but I cant get anyone to tell me how to fix it. If i get a new brake job,,, wont they just do the same thing again???

RobertG

if you have bad calipers , it can cause you to warp your rotors and use up your pads prematurely.When the caliper piston doesnt retract after you take your foot off the brake pedal, the pads are wearing out and your rotor is overheating and then it finally warps , this can happen even faster when you hit a puddle of water after the rotors get hot.