Rear pad?
should it be changed after a time and the rotors re-cross hatched 95,000…. 2011awd

 

In general members here recommend replacing rotors vs machining. Replace pads replace when worn.

 

sorry but the question was re cross hatched not re surfaced
plus pads crystallized after a time in use and the elements, just a general question among enthusiasts

 

Brake pads after years in service would definitely start loosing their qualities and replacing them is wise. As for the crosshatching that you referring to, it is a result of the machining the surface of the rotors in a very particular way. It helps to bed in new pads. If you want your rotors to have this crosshatching you need to do complete resurfacing per OEM standards. For starters you have to cut them anyway to ensure absolutely flat and parallel surfaces before final finishing on the proper machine can be done. Considering time and labor cost it would be cheaper to by new rotor.

 

Very well said ,,,Thank you