Hi

I will be replaceing my pads this weekend F&R with 32,000 miles. Using OEM pads

The rotors look good no grooves, no vibation should I turn or not.

Need help with this .

Thanks
RR

 

just get some 40 grit sandpaper for metal and go after the rotors in a circular motion..then when finished take a air gun and blow them off real good..don't forget the backsides,they're a challenge

 

Do not turn.

 

Don't turn.

 

Brakes are an energy conversion device. They change the kinetic energy of your truck in motion to thermal or 'heat' energy.

Your rotors are the heat sinks for that conversion. Most of the resultant heat goes into the rotors. To minimize brake fade as well as the chance future thermal cycles will warp the rotors, you want as much mass on the rotor as possible.

And one other reason...lining wear is much much greater at high temperatures than at low temps. Therefore with heavier (unturned) rotors your linings will last longer too, since the rotors will run cooler.


Tom

 

Thanks for all your help.

Well I did my brakes today front and rear pads only, it took me 3 hours with a oil change no problems it was a piece of cake.

Thanks
Robin

 

Good man!

Tell us how much remaining lining you had on the fronts as well as the rears, please.

Thanks.

Tom

 

2mm left on the rear and about 3mm on the front.

 

Thanks Robin...I've got 37K on mine. Spuinds like I better have a peek at them tomorrow.

Tom

 

I always get the rotors turned. A good shop will not take off much metal and I've NEVER had any "brake pulsing" problems on any of my vehicles since I started getting rotors turned.

On the 2wd F150 it is also a good chance to repack the front wheel bearings.

..........................Scott

 

re:
>>I always get the rotors turned.

Sheeeesh....I've never changed pads on these trucks. My 97 and 2000 both had 85K then I traded them. Both had original pads. Neither of them pulsed. Maybe someday..............

-jeff b.