hey..anyone knows how long OEM rotors usually last on average? Is it a good idea to replace rotors when your replace brake pads?

 

always a good idea to change pads and rotors together keep them wearing even

 

I got my rotors resurfaced and bead blasted when I got my axles changed probably around 15K ago. I changed my pads when I did my swap, around 7K ago. I haven't noticed any uneven wear or brake fade.

 

So..do you think I should keep the rotors I have (since they are only 1 year old) and ask them to resurface before installing the new brake pads? What do you mean by "head blasted"?

 

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Yeah, the shop I used to go to charged like $10 per rotor for resurfacing.

And "bead blasting" is a way to clean them. I had them bead blasted before getting resurfaced. They're put in a machine with a rotating perforated rubber belt, and tiny metal beads are fired through the holes. It takes off any build-up rust and grime. Then I had them resurfaced flat.

 

Ok..thanks bud..I too noticed rust on the edges of the rotors but I guess it can be removed when they are resurfaced. Do you have to pay extra for bead balsting?

 

 

Rotors don't have to be replaced, they don't even need to be resurfaced with every pad change.

You should get them resurfaced every 2-3 pad changes, but OEM rotors will take a couple pad changes without problems. Worst case the pads will take a little extra time to break in, but they'll wear down.

Rust on a rotor is normal. The rotors are made out of iron, which rusts. The more salt you encounter, the rustier they'll get.

 

I was about to replace both my rotors, but ended up putting the car for sale.. hence, the rotors for sale in my sig