Is resurfacing and turning rotors the same?
No further resurfacing is necessary. Turning new rotors reduces their thickness and shortens their service life – and may create runout problems that were not there before you turned them! For best results, replace original equipment rotors with ones that are the same or better.
How can I get my brake rotors resurfaced?
The key to having the rotors resurfaced is having enough thickness to accommodate the process. The brake lathe needs to shave off enough metal to create a new surface for the brake pads to grab. So, a technician will visually inspect the rotors for signs of damage and take precise measurements to determine if there is enough material to work with.
Can you replace brake pads and not rotors?
Yes, you can replace brake pads and not rotors. Eventually, however, you will have to replace the rotors. Common wisdom suggests replacing the rotors once for every two times you replace the pads.
What to look for when replacing brake pads?
Here are some things to look for, feel for, or listen for: 1 Brake Light On 2 Noises From Brakes 3 Vibration or Shuddering When Braking 4 Leaking Brake Fluid 5 Soft Feel to Brake Pedal 6 “Hot” Smell 7 Pulling to One Side When Brakes Applied
Why are front brake pads different from back brake pads?
Brake pads on the front of your car will wear differently than the brake pads on the back. The reason is that your front brake pads actually do most of the work, with up to 70 percent of all braking action occurring in the front of your car.
Do you have to resurface your brake pads every time you replace them?
Some have the opinion that unless the brake rotors have surface issues needing to be fixed, the rotors should not be resurfaced every time the pads are replaced. If the brake discs are still smooth they may not need to be resurfaced, but most professional brake mechanics will not install new brake pads without resurfacing the rotors.
Is it better to replace rotors or brake pads?
In today’s environment, the cost of brake rotors is often comparable to the cost of machining those rotors, so often a replacement is a better option to go with. Most shops in most cases will recommend either/or with every brake job.
How much does it cost to replace brake pads on a Volkswagen Jetta?
For a 2007 Volkswagen Jetta, factory pads are about $90 for the front and $61 for the rear. Factory rotors are about $86 each for the front and about $45 each for the rear. This would make brake pad and rotor replacement about $462 for the front and about $351 for the rear at a dealership.
What do brake pads do on a car?
Brake pads are specifically the part of the brakes that apply pressure to the rotors or brake discs, “squeezing” the vehicle to a stop.