Replacing rotors, ok to re-use stock pads?
08-06-2003, 12:43 PM
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Replacing rotors, ok to re-use stock pads? Hey guys, my brakes are kind of sucking when I try to brake from anything over 100mph. I'm not talking about hard braking either, just slowing down after a WOT run, lightly tapping the brakes. I've heard/read time and time again that the stock rotors suck, so I've decided to swap them out with Autozone rotors. Can I re-use the my stock pads when I replace the rotors or should I get some pads too? Also, how do I know if my rotors are warped? Sorry for all the questions guys, this is the first time I'm going to mess with brakes. 
08-06-2003, 02:03 PM
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Re: Replacing rotors, ok to re-use stock pads? Hmmm.... as for the brake pads...I have heard that its best if you get new ones at the same time....especially if you say your rotors are warped....the old pads will have an uneven wear pattern if indeed warped but its best if you get everything new....just my 02 cents. 
..As for sypmtoms of warped rotors.....something to do with vibrations while braking...not really sure though...maybe someone else will chime in and help!!
..As for sypmtoms of warped rotors.....something to do with vibrations while braking...not really sure though...maybe someone else will chime in and help!!
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Re: Replacing rotors, ok to re-use stock pads? I changed mine out and I am still using the stock pads. It works fine. Brembo's on the front and Autozone's on the back.
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08-06-2003, 02:28 PM
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Re: Replacing rotors, ok to re-use stock pads? That's exactly what I feel jpz28, a vibration when braking from high speeds. I guess I'll bit the bullet and buy some pads while I'm at it. Autozone brand pads is fine, I'm guessing?
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Re: Replacing rotors, ok to re-use stock pads? vibration/pulsation is the result of warped rotors. The whole setup will last longer if you change the pads at the same time you have the rotors recut (or replaced).
Warped rotors don't change the profile of the pad, its the grooves that eventually get worn into the face of the rotors & pads. If the pads still have high and low spots from the old rotors, they will wear unevenly on the new rotors.
Warped rotors don't change the profile of the pad, its the grooves that eventually get worn into the face of the rotors & pads. If the pads still have high and low spots from the old rotors, they will wear unevenly on the new rotors.
