Do you have to have your rotors turned every time you change your brake pads?
How To Change Brake Pads August 1st, 2009Even if you don’t have any vibration during braking. Also do you have to use acura oem Brake Pads or can you use a high quality aftermarket brand for an acura?
No, it’s poor practice to do so if there are no vibrations as it can actually cause vibration afterwards. On many cars it’s not an issue as the rotors (UK=brake discs) can only be fitted one way.
With Acura OEM pads you’ll be ensuring that the pads have the lowest chance of being counterfeits made of inferior/unsafe materials and you’ll be protecting any remaining manufacturer’s warranty. They won’t necessarily be any better than high quality branded pads, but if you choose to use them then you need to make sure that you buy them from a fully trusted source.
There are a huge number of counterfeits in the marketplace and top name branded pads are exactly the brands which the counterfeiters can make most profit on.
August 1st, 2009 at 7:11 am
no you dont only if there are scatch or dip markes in the rotor and you can use aftermarket pads to
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August 1st, 2009 at 7:44 am
The rotors normally do not need to be turned. Unless you are having problems (vibration, etc.), it’s just another way for the dealer to make more money. You can use aftermarket pads without a problem.
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August 1st, 2009 at 7:59 am
no. unless there are vibrations, it’s just a way to get you to spend money.
no, you can use aftermarket oem equivelant pads.
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August 1st, 2009 at 8:20 am
you should always resurface or replace your rotors when doing a brake job, except on certian composit rotors usually on german vehicles. the reason for this is to prevent brake fade. if you dont resurface your rotors the surface becomes very glossy and the pads can not grab as easily and will increase your stopping distance and if you are doing a lot of stopping like in stop and go traffic or a lot of hills your brakes can eventually stop working all together due to brake fade.
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August 1st, 2009 at 9:04 am
No. If there is no run out and they are thick enough, just change the pads. Yes aftermarket pads are fine. In some cases better than o.e.m.
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ASE Certified Mechanic.
August 1st, 2009 at 9:35 am
No, only resurface if you get a pulsation when stopping,otherwise you are just wasting rotor surface
The slicker the surface the better the stopping,,slick and shiny is what you need..
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Certified auto tech for many years
August 1st, 2009 at 10:11 am
The answer goes either way. It starts with the year of your vehicle. Most new vehicles have little to no tolerance rotors…meaning they cannot be turned and once they see any type of warpage or grooving cannot be repaired. Older vehicles had thick rotors allowing a shop to "turn" them to remove imperfections, warping, etc.
If you’re not experiencing any steering wheel vibration when stopping chances are you’re ok…..for now. If you’ve got the vehicle at a decent shop they’ll measure the thickness of the rotors and check them for balance. If they’re thin it’s possible that a month after new pads are installed you’ll start feeling vibration when stopping (also diminishes the life of the brake pad).
The type of pad you put on is up to you. The Acura OEM pad is no better than a premium aftermarket pad at a fraction of the cost. An ultra premium ceramic pad is almost guaranteed to be better than what the car came with new.
On a final note if you’re doing this on your own use your best judgement. Are the rotors smooth, free from grooves and appear to have some "meat" on them? If so replace the pads with a mid to high grade aftermarket and be on your way. If they show any grooves or appear to be thin (not much material past the internal rotor ribs) then replace them.
Hope this helps!
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After Hours Automotive - (User Owned Restoration Shop)
August 1st, 2009 at 10:17 am
if your looking to save money no you don’t have to but it is recomended to get the glaze of the rotor an sometimes with new pads you’ll get a slight vibration specially going down steep hills
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August 1st, 2009 at 10:43 am
as a retired auto tec, (SAE certified in breaks) its a good idea to have them resurfaced when you replace pads, this prevents break squeel, but, now this is VERY important… have the rotors checked out with a rotor micrometer to make sure they arent at or below factory specifications. if they are to thin, REPLACE them, what will happen is you WILL wind up with a bad vibration also known as break pedal pulsation, AND theres a good chance the rotors may break under "panic" stopping.
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August 1st, 2009 at 11:29 am
No, it’s poor practice to do so if there are no vibrations as it can actually cause vibration afterwards. On many cars it’s not an issue as the rotors (UK=brake discs) can only be fitted one way.
With Acura OEM pads you’ll be ensuring that the pads have the lowest chance of being counterfeits made of inferior/unsafe materials and you’ll be protecting any remaining manufacturer’s warranty. They won’t necessarily be any better than high quality branded pads, but if you choose to use them then you need to make sure that you buy them from a fully trusted source.
There are a huge number of counterfeits in the marketplace and top name branded pads are exactly the brands which the counterfeiters can make most profit on.
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