Hey, well im not sure if this should go here or under the hood so its fine to move either way.

My questions is I am in need of break pads, I have decided to go with OEM, but do I Also have to change the Rotors at the same time? I hear mixed results on this,

also when do you know when its time to change your Rotors?

 

When it vibrates when you break.

 

You would have to see if a shop can turn them again and still keep them within spec. If not then you need to have those replaced to.

 

If this is the first time you are changing pads most likely you can turn the rotors rather than replacing. Personally I would not change pads without turning or replacing rotors. Reason being your rotors should be smooth to properly "seat" the new pads.

 

You only NEED to resurface the rotors if the surface is damaged (i.e. scored, burned, etc.) or they are warped (you'll feel vibrating in the steering wheel when you brake). You only NEED to replace the rotors if they are too narrow or if they will be so after turning the rotors.

That said, if you have a lot of miles on your current rotors it may be worth your peace of mind to just replace them. They aren't too expensive. The more worn the rotors get the more susceptible they are to getting warped. Then in the future if you need to replace the rotors, you will need to buy another fresh set of pads.

 

prelude81 has it right. If there is no vibration or deep grooves in the rotors, they do not need to be turned or replaced. My wife's Toyota Solara has 126k miles on the original unturned rotors.

 

Brakes not breaks

 

^ bothers you to Eh?

 

my bad, long day. well my rotors seem good only have about 27k on them. thanks guys!

anything i need to know before i go out and try to change the break pads myself? lol

 

Just changed my pads yesturday, SUPER easy. Just remove the bottom bolt, swing the caliper holding the pads up, pull out the pads, take the metal backing off the old pads and put them on the new, then put everything back together!