030 package: rotor replacement?
06-05-2009, 05:52 PM
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030 package: rotor replacement?
Has anyone here ever needed front rotor replacement on a vehicle w/030? If so, at how many miles, and at what cost? Stealership is telling me they're at "minimum spec'd width", which to me sounds fishy, as I would think a set of rotors should last more than the upper 30K mile range....
06-05-2009, 06:14 PM
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Has anyone here ever needed front rotor replacement on a vehicle w/030? If so, at how many miles, and at what cost? Stealership is telling me they're at "minimum spec'd width", which to me sounds fishy, as I would think a set of rotors should last more than the upper 30K mile range....
06-05-2009, 07:44 PM
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OP miles are not an accurate way to determine brake wear.
I believe all SBC equipped cars log number of brake applications in SDS.
Under normal conditions you should get at least 2 sets of pads to 1 rotor.
06-05-2009, 09:34 PM
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Think about it, if you drive mainly freeway, your brakes will last a LONG time as measured in mileage; conversely, if you only drive stop-and-go in the city, you'd need new pads/rotors/etc. in an shockingly low amount of miles. So, driving usage and habits play a major role in how long brakes last.
Think about it, if you drive mainly freeway, your brakes will last a LONG time as measured in mileage; conversely, if you only drive stop-and-go in the city, you'd need new pads/rotors/etc. in an shockingly low amount of miles. So, driving usage and habits play a major role in how long brakes last.
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Think about it, if you drive mainly freeway, your brakes will last a LONG time as measured in mileage; conversely, if you only drive stop-and-go in the city, you'd need new pads/rotors/etc. in an shockingly low amount of miles. So, driving usage and habits play a major role in how long brakes last.
Think about it, if you drive mainly freeway, your brakes will last a LONG time as measured in mileage; conversely, if you only drive stop-and-go in the city, you'd need new pads/rotors/etc. in an shockingly low amount of miles. So, driving usage and habits play a major role in how long brakes last.
06-06-2009, 02:08 PM
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The minimum thick spec (in mm) will be stamped on the out edge (lip) of the rotor. It's always alot easier to see if you wipe the edge down with some brake cleaner that's been sprayed on a rag. If your an enthusiast type driver, them investing in a digital caliper gauge is worth it since it gives you the opportunity to monitor your disc thickness - to prevent a disaster, or to confirm what the shop is telling you.
06-06-2009, 02:16 PM
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The minimum thick spec (in mm) will be stamped on the out edge (lip) of the rotor. It's always alot easier to see if you wipe the edge down with some brake cleaner that's been sprayed on a rag. If your an enthusiast type driver, them investing in a digital caliper gauge is worth it since it gives you the opportunity to monitor your disc thickness - to prevent a disaster, or to confirm what the shop is telling you.
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The minimum thick spec (in mm) will be stamped on the out edge (lip) of the rotor. It's always alot easier to see if you wipe the edge down with some brake cleaner that's been sprayed on a rag. If your an enthusiast type driver, them investing in a digital caliper gauge is worth it since it gives you the opportunity to monitor your disc thickness - to prevent a disaster, or to confirm what the shop is telling you.
