I'm planning on replacing my brake pads this weekend, however I have been told by the dealership that I need to replace the rotors everytime I replace the pads. Something to do with the inability to resurface them? This sounds strange to me, so can someone confirm if this is true. And if it is, why? My rotors appear fine.. TIA.

 

They need to replace the service manager before they replace your rotors.

Your fine.

 

lol, cool thanks.

 

i would get them resurfaced though, you can because my dealer resurfaced mine for free when i went in for the dust-less pads.

 

I wouldn't. Resurfacing only shortens the service life, and if it's not done right can actually make the brakes worse.

 

Isn't there a way to check to see if the rotors need to be re-surfaced or not?

I got the TSIB done at 10k with regards to the dusty to non-dusty pads. My car has just over 40k now and I'm starting to hear a litttttle but of a squeal at low speeds while slowing..

 

i only got them resurfaced because i complained about the squeaking and they just resufaced them.

 

That could be the pad wear indicators if you use your brakes a lot. I'd check them first.

 

my rotors were resurfaced by the dealer and now am having to replace them. there is no need to replace rotors each time u replace brake pads. and i also suggest to not resurface the rotors.

 

I was advised to replace the rear rotors due to excessive rust. Mine is a 2006 and did anyone have to replace their rotors due to rust???

 

yes i did...

had to replace them

 

Is it DIY-easy? How do I tell if it's time to replace them rust-wise?

 

[QUOTE=ebell;5452314]Is it DIY-easy? How do I tell if it's time to replace them rust-wise?

Definitely DIY. As long as you have the proper tools...ie torque wrench, maybe a breaker bar, and a 8mm x 1.25 bolt, not to mention the obvious tools.

as for the second i kind of want to know this as well as when replacing my rear brakes i saw a little bit of rust but ignored it, figure i'll replace it later.

 

thats the worst "lets try to get money from people" line

 

dont get it resurfaced, but I did change new rotor after 50k KM, for some reason, they do wear out faster then all other makes.