Brakes problem
1997 Ford Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 200k miles
My uncle needs new front disc brakes on his truck. I advised him just to replace the pads, don't worry about having rotors turned, that's usually just a ticket average booster for the shop. If the rotors are a little groovy, then the pads will wear to fit the grooves, unless the rotors are obviously damaged, then rotor replacement might be in order. I have been told that on some newer models, where sensors are involved, not turning the rotors when replacing pads can cause computer problems. I am old-school, so can you advise me on this matter? I have done my own brakes repeatedly through the years, and we never worried about the rotors back in my motor-pool days, but as I am planning to do my uncle's brakes, I want to leave no stone unturned. Thanks, Doityerselfer.
1997 Ford Truck V8 Four Wheel Drive Automatic 200k miles
My uncle needs new front disc brakes on his truck. I advised him just to replace the pads, don't worry about having rotors turned, that's usually just a ticket average booster for the shop. If the rotors are a little groovy, then the pads will wear to fit the grooves, unless the rotors are obviously damaged, then rotor replacement might be in order. I have been told that on some newer models, where sensors are involved, not turning the rotors when replacing pads can cause computer problems. I am old-school, so can you advise me on this matter? I have done my own brakes repeatedly through the years, and we never worried about the rotors back in my motor-pool days, but as I am planning to do my uncle's brakes, I want to leave no stone unturned. Thanks, Doityerselfer.
Feb 14, 2009 at 12:48 PM
