Are my rotors done?

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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:57 PM
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Are my rotors done?

No problems felt while driving the car, except for a creaking sound that I'm pretty sure is from a dirty piston. Other than that, I don't have any issues with my breaking. This only appears on the rear rotors, the brembos up front look shiny.

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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 12:20 AM
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Are you pads good? Obviously only part of your pad is making contact. But these are pretty cheap so I suggest new rotors + pads and definitely check your calipers.....
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 07:04 AM
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I just replaced mine yesterday and the back side was extremely rusty and pitted. Th calipers were rusty as well and needed a good cleaning. When I turned the hub it made a slight grinding sound. After replacing the rotors that sound disappeared.
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 08:06 AM
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Pistons should creak. I'd make sure the pins slide smoothly.

Rear brakes are cheap, just get new pads and rotors. Cheap stuff is usually fine, the rear brakes don't do much work.
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Old Apr 4, 2013 | 01:02 PM
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check your calipers!
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Old Apr 5, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by ZOMGVTEK
Pistons should creak. I'd make sure the pins slide smoothly.

Rear brakes are cheap, just get new pads and rotors. Cheap stuff is usually fine, the rear brakes don't do much work.
More than you think....
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