brake job help
 

so i need brake pads all around and set up an appointment to get it done with my indy mech and hes telling me that you cant replace the pads on an 01 s8 without replacing rotors. Whats up with that? he usually is very reasonable but i cant understand why u cant just change the pads? can someone shed some light on this?


thanks,

Bobby

I just did on my wife's car and didn't even turn them. You can, as long as they are within spec.

2nd - and, dude, srsly, takes longer to yank wheels than does to change pads / rotors. Give a whirl.

has he seen your rotors? maybe yours are scored?
 

I replaced my pads without changing rotors.

Re: I just did on my wife's car and didn't even turn them. You can, as long as they are within spec.
 

ok so im just gonna give it a whirl and go for it...just ordered pads from raceshopp..fredoro ds2500...how can i tell if my rotors are within spec when i change the pads??? thanks

-BQ

Ya gotta mike them...
 

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A caliper won't work due to to a thick layer at the very edge of the rotor.

A local parts shop will probably measure them for you if you don't have the right tool.

Runout needs to be checked too.