Thank you. And if you are in doubt, you could mic' each corner to make sure that there is even wear (if that is an issue). I have to replace my rotors because they rusted beyond what the inspection would allow. The pads have very little miles on them (don't drive the car much). So I am considering just replacing the rotors and sanding the very low miles pads. Thanks if you read this and I'd love a fellow gearheards opinion. Thanks again!
Yea, I don't have a micrometer, though I probably should. I have found that they make rotors lighter by making them smaller (Skinnier) which results in less weight, but also less wear area and you have to replace them sooner. That does help the cost though. Sanding the pads is a great alternative. Thanks for watching.
Thanks for the video! I have a question, can I use Brakeleen to clean the pads.. they’re not worn out to replace but I was not sure of using a brake cleaner on the pads itself. Thank you!
i like this tip, and hate throwing out good brake pads, but locally the price of two rotors non coated is more than two new coated rotors and pads from max advanced brakes... i've had really good luck with max... prices are unreal.
Great video but I wanted to ask can I do the same thing if I am putting new rotors but not changing the pads ? any foreign material which goes in the brake pads ? Will it affect my new rotors or cause any problems for discs and brakes to bed in ?
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Not a good advice. The method might seem effective, but the brake pads could squeal and even if they don't they won't have the same braking power. Brake pads should not be sanded! They are an inexpensive component (20-30 dollars for two pieces) and safety is at stake, it's much better to replace them.
Why wouldn't they have the same braking power? What do you think happens to them when the rub up against the rotor? If there is plenty of compound left on them, but they got something on them from the rotors, I do not see an issue with sanding it off. It is the same idea as cutting the rotors. Thanks for the comment.
@@DansGarageNC I do figure 8 sanding every time I replace or turn the rotors and salvage the pads for more service if the pads are 5mm or thicker. I replace or resurface rotors that when I have steering wheel shake. Otherwise without brake pulsation I just do pad replacements at 3mm and leave the rotors alone if there is now snake. As for rotors, I like turning them if the current thickness is 20 thousandths or 0.5 mm + thicker than the discard. If either rotors on an axel is less than this, it gets a pair or new rotors
Thanks for the video! I have a question, can I use Brakeleen to clean the pads.. they’re not worn out to replace but I was not sure of using a brake cleaner on the pads itself. Thank you!
