Trackruner228

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First let me say I tried searching and while there are a million topic on rotors there are none that answer this question. Alright lets face it the rotors on our cars SUCK. Mine have probably set a new record for being bad the car feels like an earthquake when breaking at the right speeds. Anyway I was calling around getting estimates on how much resurfacing or instaling new ones cost. While I was on the phone the guy told me if I resurface them or get news im going to have to get new pads also. Is that really true because my pads are fairly new and I dont want to have to replace them yet.

BraveDemon

No. That guy is a lying sack.

Ask a dealer how much it is. I think they qouted me at $125 to resurface. Then go call around to see if you can get lower than that.

Trackruner228

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Alright sweet and trust me I have I have called every place in charlotte one place said 76 per axle but there kind of fare away but one really close said 80 bucks per axle but im not sure if resurfacing is worth it I mean I dont even know if I can with the condition mine are in and I dont want to have them pay to take off my wheels and be like "these are too shot to fix" so im also trying to find cheap rotors.

phipark

Yes, you should get new pads.

BraveDemon

Why? He says that his pads are new. When I had my rotors resurfaced the dealer told me to keep my pads because they were still good.

hoangtanle

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is that 125 each ?

gc86

Can you explain why? if the pads are close to brand new, 5k or so why would you need to change them if you resurfaced your rotors?

Trackruner228

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actually more like 8k or aound there but putting old pads on new rotors would that damnage the rotors or the pads?

MikePA

Why are your pads "fairly new"? Did you replace the pads after your rotors were warped. If so, you wasted your money. What the guy told you is true. When rotors are warped, the pads are ruined. Replace the rotors and the pads.

A warped rotor wobbles. The pads quickly wear to match the warped rotor, i.e., your pads become 'warped'. (That's not the correct term, but you get the idea.) When you put on a new rotor, the warped pads will quickly screw it up. Replace the rotors and the pads. Do not waste money resurfacing the OEM rotors.

Niko2000TL

it shouldnt be more than $20 each to resurface. Go to a local gas station that can do brakes. I've always had mine done on all my cars for less than 20 a piece.

Trackruner228

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I bought the car used and basically the owner showed me the reciept all new pads and at the time the rotors werent really warpped. So if thats the case how much is the cheapest 4 new rotors and pads would cost?

MikePA

You don't need 4 new rotors, just replace the front rotors and pads. Buy them from Excelerate. Yes, you can probably have the front rotors resurfaced (assuming they have not already been resurfaced) but why put new pads on junk OEM rotors even if they are resurfaced?

Trackruner228

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Why do I need to any get the front ones done what about the back ones??

MikePA

The front ones are warped, that's what's causing the vibration.

Trackruner228

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Wait so if what your telling me is true then your my hero because that makes me so happy my back breaks are fine and will save me lots of money anyway though how do you know for sure its just my front ones? Also if I do get them replace whats some cheap pads and rotors for them that will still work well.

MikePA

I don't know for sure in your case since I'm not in NC. I do know vibration through the steering wheel when braking is caused by warped front rotors. Cheap does not equal works well.

Trackruner228

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Crap that means im back to the start because my vibration comes from the floor so that means I need all 4 again and I still got half the people saying get new pads and the other half saying no dont get new pads.

starsh0t

Get them to be on the safe side.

BillySacco

Just get the fronts. I had the same problem.and changed fronts and it fixed it. Your back ones don't do much of the breaking that is why people are saying you can just change the fronts. As far as what to get that depends. Brembo blanks are oem and satisfied pro ceramics are a cheap setup you can order off tirerack. If you are willing to spend a little more for some improvement get some slotted rotors. Rotora, powerslot, EBC take your pick..

Trackruner228

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Yeah ok that makes sense I mean I can always replace my fronts and if my car still feels liek an earthquake just fix the back ones too actually today also I tried really hard to feel where the vibration is coming from and I think it is the front.

pmptx

No need to replace pads, and O'Reilley's does rotors for $8 each including slotted and crossdrilled

kennedyhuynh

it's normally recommended to replace pads when replacing rotors. Because the pads that are on now have gotten use to the exisiting rotors, which means they can be angled or lop-sided. So to answer ur question yes it's true change out pads and rotors at the same time. There's always the DIY for changing rotors and and pads. I tried doing it myself as well, but unfortunately i ended up stripping the screws that held the rotor so i just took it to a garage and they did it for 80 dollars.

Trackruner228

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WOW that is cheap im going to have to look into that thanks for the info.

TonyMercury

just put on new rotors, its like 90 bucks for a front set! I did all new pads and rotors for like 250 a couple a months ago.

fsttyms1

You should replace your pads. If there is any wear to the rotors at all that would cause the pads to wear uneven at all it will damage your rotors. If you want to do it right dont cheap out. You can get your rotors resurfaced (if there is enough material there) but it will come back that much sooner. Look into a decent set of brakes (like the brembo blanks or rotora) and get yourself s new set of pads

Trackruner228

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Alright thanks everybody for your input I have decided I will get new pads and rotors for the front of my car and if it still shacks then I will replace the back ones. Anyway thanks again for everyones input now I just have to find a good place to get it done.