Rotor Resurface (2 Viewers)

[lcjockey]

I have DBA pads and T3 rotors on the front of my 17’. Pads are nearing their end so what’s the consensus, should I change out the rotors too or can they just be turned? I’m sure it’s hard to say without seeing their condition but curious from other user experiences? What do those who have Power Brake kits do, another $3k brake job? If changing rotors every time it’s probably just worth doing OE rotors and pads or aftermarket pad? Thanks for feedback!

 

[LCH21]

Are the rotors badly scored or grooved? Are they still within specifications on thickness? If the surface is not scored or gouged badly, I would not turn them and just do a pad-slap. Turning rotors tends to make them more susceptible to heat warpage and reduces service life. I would only turn them if the surface is damaged and the result is still above the minimum thickness by enough to not become too thin over the life of the new pads.

I just did the front brakes on my wife's Macan and I did change the rotors. The reason I did was that they had about 1/2 to 3/4 mm to go and a rather significant ridge that if turned, would have resulted in the rotors being too thin. Plus, the driver's side rotor was 1/2mm thinner than the passenger side. They had 96,000 miles on them.

On my LC, I went with Akabono pads. So far, they are doing great. I did not change the rotors as they were fine.

 

[Jason Andrews]

I have DBA pads and T3 rotors on the front of my 17’. Pads are nearing their end so what’s the consensus, should I change out the rotors too or can they just be turned? I’m sure it’s hard to say without seeing their condition but curious from other user experiences? What do those who have Power Brake kits do, another $3k brake job? If changing rotors every time it’s probably just worth doing OE rotors and pads or aftermarket pad? Thanks for feedback!

Here for the comments, but I'll give my $.02. I would think you could slap in new pads and call it a day. How many miles on them? Are they warped? I've read you could get between 40-100k from a DBA t3 4000 rotor, but depends on your use. I will be going with those rotors and hawk pads when my stocks wear out. Had Stevinson Lexus turn rotors and put new pads in a couple years ago cause they offered 30% off while I was doing my free 60k service. I had my Redarc brake controller too low when towing 8200# down from the high country and quickly warped the stock rotors so definitely won't be going back with stock rotors when these pads wear out. Drives me nuts having warped rotors.

 

[lcjockey]

Here for the comments, but I'll give my $.02. I would think you could slap in new pads and call it a day. How many miles on them? Are they warped? I've read you could get between 40-100k from a DBA t3 4000 rotor, but depends on your use. I will be going with those rotors and hawk pads when my stocks wear out. Had Stevinson Lexus turn rotors and put new pads in a couple years ago cause they offered 30% off while I was doing my free 60k service. I had my Redarc brake controller too low when towing 8200# down from the high country and quickly warped the stock rotors so definitely won't be going back with stock rotors when these pads wear out. Drives me nuts having warped rotors.

 

[lcjockey]

I have 30k on the pads and rotors mostly front range denver driving so I’m thinking they’re fine to slap pads on. I was thinking of the Hawk pads maybe a bit more longevity than the DBA street pads. I might also try out the heavier DVA pads too.

 

[lcjockey]

Are the rotors badly scored or grooved? Are they still within specifications on thickness? If the surface is not scored or gouged badly, I would not turn them and just do a pad-slap. Turning rotors tends to make them more susceptible to heat warpage and reduces service life. I would only turn them if the surface is damaged and the result is still above the minimum thickness by enough to not become too thin over the life of the new pads.

I just did the front brakes on my wife's Macan and I did change the rotors. The reason I did was that they had about 1/2 to 3/4 mm to go and a rather significant ridge that if turned, would have resulted in the rotors being too thin. Plus, the driver's side rotor was 1/2mm thinner than the passenger side. They had 96,000 miles on them.

On my LC, I went with Akabono pads. So far, they are doing great. I did not change the rotors as they were fine.

Thanks I might just do a pad slap as the rotors should be in good condition with only 30k miles. I don’t feel any pulsing or anything abnormal.