Car needs pads, do I need to replace ROTORS too?
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Car needs pads, do I need to replace ROTORS too?
Hi, I have a 99 Clk320 cabrio. The front pads are starting to look thin although the light hasnt come on. As a result I purchased 2 brembo rotors and PBR delxue pads.
Should I replace everything or save the rotors for the next pad change.
I just heard that mb rotors are soft? Im not sure what to do, im about to start this later today
Should I replace everything or save the rotors for the next pad change.
I just heard that mb rotors are soft? Im not sure what to do, im about to start this later today
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soft meaning they wear out fast... volvo rotors are soft as well. turning rotors only temporarily fixes whatever vibration u have...but it's not a recommended procedure...at least not on the volvo anyway. get new rotors...they aren't too expensive. and brakes are vital...
it's up to u if u wanna change the rotors... since u already have them. up to u... if the rotors are thin as well, def change them.
it's up to u if u wanna change the rotors... since u already have them. up to u... if the rotors are thin as well, def change them.
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Soft also meaning they warp easy when getting hot and a lot of pressure is applied. I have also been told that the rotors should not be turned and should be replaced when replacing your pads. It might be maybe due to the way I drive...
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Hi thank you for the advise, I replaced both the pads and rotors. Its real easy to do, and if you can change a tire u can handle this.
Anyways, after a week on the PBR pads, i can say that there is minimal dust, my wheels would have been black by now with the stockers, I have no squeak, used tons of anti squeal paste on the pad..
I dont think they are as good of a feel as my stock pads, but they do stop very well, and make little to no dust, so I am happy. In emergency situations the car reacts as it should, and stops striahgt. Overall im extremebly pleased with the aftermarket pads and brembo rotors.
Total cost was 167 for 2 rotors front PBR pads and paste. with shipping
Anyways, after a week on the PBR pads, i can say that there is minimal dust, my wheels would have been black by now with the stockers, I have no squeak, used tons of anti squeal paste on the pad..
I dont think they are as good of a feel as my stock pads, but they do stop very well, and make little to no dust, so I am happy. In emergency situations the car reacts as it should, and stops striahgt. Overall im extremebly pleased with the aftermarket pads and brembo rotors.
Total cost was 167 for 2 rotors front PBR pads and paste. with shipping
