Old pads ok to use with new rotors
05-05-2003, 08:28 PM
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Old pads ok to use with new rotors Just got a set of eradispeeds and I was just going to use my used stock pads with them. Is that ok or should I buy a new set? The pads still have alot of meat left on them.
05-05-2003, 11:01 PM
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Re: Old pads ok to use with new rotors THe correct answer is "not really". But, if the pads are not grooved or worn unevenly (and the old rotors look to be quite flat with no grooves) you will likely not have any problem reusing the pads. Just remember that it will take a little while for the pads to seat to the new rotor surface and try not to use them hard or abuse them for a few hundred miles until they get seated to the rotors. If it's in th budget, I'd think of getting pads, but if you are careful, you'll be fine either way. (you may start to wear the rotors a little unevenly as they try to match the pad surface...but it is likely no big deal...if the old rotors are not tapered and the surface is relatively flat). Good luck!
