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re: Changing brake pads...couple questions
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:06 pm to lsunatchamp
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:06 pm to lsunatchamp
Jesus Christ with this turn down stuff 
Getting your rotors turned is like $10 per rotor
Getting your rotors turned is like $10 per rotor
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Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:07 pm to Hammertime
That's what I said earlier on... Why not, when it's so cheap?
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:07 pm to Hammertime
quote:
Jesus Christ with this turn down stuff Getting your rotors turned is like $10 per rotor
They quoted me $160 (+ tax) to change my front brake pads and turn my rotors.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:08 pm to LSUperior
Changing brake pads is easier than changing oil on my truck. It's ridiculous what they charge for labor.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:08 pm to cdaniel76
This thread is ate up with the dumbass.
If you're tossing your pads, hammer two flathead screwdrivers in between the rotors and pads and pry the pistons back. Easy peasey. Do that BEFORE you take the pads out
If you're tossing your pads, hammer two flathead screwdrivers in between the rotors and pads and pry the pistons back. Easy peasey. Do that BEFORE you take the pads out
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:12 pm to cdaniel76
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That's what I said earlier on... Why not, when it's so cheap?
I've seen and replaced rotors "turned" by parts stores and lets just say the results can vary widely. Good luck with that.
Most competent techs use an on car brake lathe or just replace the rotor.
Not saying you can't get a good, cheap turn job on a rotor, but not likely in my experience.
Also, leaving the vehicle in pieces and dropping off and picking up rotors may not be an option for some people. I certainly wouldn't choose to do the job that way.
Each to his own.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:16 pm to LSUperior
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They quoted me $160 (+ tax) to change my front brake pads and turn my rotors.
A competent tech is using a $2k piece of equipment to resurface your rotors, change your pads, and clean and lubricate the caliper slides plus parts and shop supplies. The shop and the tech are in business to make money, not work for free.
If you don't want to pay that and your rotors are good, then buy the pads and change them yourself.
Good luck.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:18 pm to Hammertime
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If you're tossing your pads, hammer two flathead screwdrivers in between the rotors and pads and pry the pistons back. Easy peasey. Do that BEFORE you take the pads out
its very easy. thats how I did it. i watched some video with a clown over complicating it first and went this route.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:19 pm to LSUperior
your pads probably have 1/2 their life left when the warning device starts making noise. run it until the pads are completely gone and they damage the rotors, then change rotors and pads yourself. it's not much more expensive and certainly quicker than turning rotors.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:24 pm to AndyCBR
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leaving the vehicle in pieces and dropping off and picking up rotors may not be an option for some people. I certainly wouldn't choose to do the job that way.
This.
Also OP, a good jack and jack stands will make your life easier. You don't want to have to do this with the jack that came with your truck for changing spares.
Same for taking the tire off, if you don't have an impact, which most folks don't, at least get a 4-way instead of the tire tool tht came with your truck.
These might be the most important things because taking the tires off and back on is the most labor intensive part of the job.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 3:26 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:27 pm to Titus Pullo
When did they start charging to get rotors turned, I got some turned at O'Reillys about 5 years ago and it was free.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:31 pm to dbeck
Care to give any explanation as to why?
There is more than one way to apply pressure.
There is more than one way to apply pressure.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 3:32 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:32 pm to cascade
No clue. I haven't had any turned in prob 20+ years
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:39 pm to cascade
O'Reilly here charges $11/rotor if you just bring them in
quote:Wrong
your pads probably have 1/2 their life left when the warning device starts making noise
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:42 pm to Hammertime
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your pads probably have 1/2 their life left when the warning device starts making noise
Wrong
I want to say mine had just started making noise due to the clip and I had about 1/4 remaining of the original thickness.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:43 pm to cdaniel76
I have a 2010 Ford F-150 and they did not have the metal tabs.
This post was edited on 3/1/17 at 3:44 pm
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:45 pm to Hammertime
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Wrong
Yeah it's not even close to half. Just a tiny fraction on most pads. Maybe a ¼" or so.
I'm sure a pic could be easily googled.
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:47 pm to Titus Pullo
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:48 pm to Scooba
Yeah I've seen some with more than that, but it's definitely no where near half. 
Posted on 3/1/17 at 3:51 pm to Titus Pullo
If i'm jacking the jeep up and removing the tires, I'm replacing all of the pads. I probably could've gone an extra 8-10k on the front but I swapped them anyway.
Strange enough, the back were worn much worse than the front. Only reason I could think would be the E-brake since the jeep is a manual.
Strange enough, the back were worn much worse than the front. Only reason I could think would be the E-brake since the jeep is a manual.
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