mcarcane

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

A8CT

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

pkrasusky

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

Perpetual Novice

I replaced my pads without changing rotors.

mcarcane

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

jazbo123

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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.

mpollan

Runout needs to be checked too.