How much does it cost to replace rotors?
Rotors cost between $30 and $75 each. Higher-quality rotors like Duralast Gold, which feature a coated hat and edge and are designed to outperform your vehicle’s original equipment, usually cost a little more. Labor at a shop to replace rotors and pads is approximately $150 to $200 per axle.
Do I need to replace my rotors when I replace my brake pads?
Some vehicles always require new pads and rotors because the rotors cannot be resurfaced. But for optimum brake performance and safety, always choose to replace your brake rotors when replacing your brake pads.
When do you replace the rotors on a car?
More often than not, many rotors today are being replaced when the brakes are relined – and some motorists are complaining that new rotors aren’t really necessary.
What causes the hub of a rotor to turn?
This may be due to runout in the hub, runout in the way the rotor was originally machined, rust or dirt between the rotor and hub, or uneven torquing of the lug nuts that cause distortion in the rotor and hub (which is why lug nuts should always be tightened to specifications with a torque wrench, not an impact gun).
What happens when your brake rotors run out?
A comeback is work you have to do over (possibly at your own labor and expense), and an inconvenience for both you and your customer. If rotors are not resurfaced properly or if the rotors have too much run-out, the customer is going to feel it every time he steps on the brake pedal.
Can a car rotor have too much runout?
If you see more than the allowed amount of movement in the dial indicator, the rotor and/or hub may have too much runout for smooth braking. Exceptions to this rule are 1997-2002 Chevrolet Malibu, 1997-1999 Olds Cutlass, 1999-2002 Olds Alero and 1999-2002 Pontiac Grand Am models. On these vehicles, GM allows only .0015 inch of lateral runout!