Brake/rotor advice...
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When I purchased my 2022 RX350, used and with about 22K miles, front rotos were warped also. At about 25K miles I just had them resurfaced. Now the car has about 45K miles and brakes are fine. However, should you decide to replace rotors, replace the pads as well. I suggest going with OEM. But if you want different, buy all Brembo parts. Nothing beats Brembo-s.
when you resurfaced your rotors, did you put new pads as well. I am wondering if my pads can be reused since it only has 18k miles on them.
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When I purchased my 2022 RX350, used and with about 22K miles, front rotos were warped also. At about 25K miles I just had them resurfaced. Now the car has about 45K miles and brakes are fine. However, should you decide to replace rotors, replace the pads as well. I suggest going with OEM. But if you want different, buy all Brembo parts. Nothing beats Brembo-s.
I did this on my Acura with 300,000 miles on it.
I personally found that the Duralast Elite pad wore out very quickly (like 1 - 2 years), and yes, I got new ones free....but what a pain to have to do brake job every 2 years.
My Lexus rear pads and rotors made it 80,000 miles and 5 years, and my fronts are still going strong. Now I no longer put on 30,000 year so I figure if I need to do brakes every 7 - 10 years, then OEM is much easier.
I have never had any vibration of other problems with OEM since buying car is 2020. I paid under $500 for all pads and rotors for front and rears, with hardware for OEM from Toyota/Lexus dealer, which I find to be reasonable.
Autozone and Rock Auto are both places that I have used and offer an alternative to OEM.
I personally found that the Duralast Elite pad wore out very quickly (like 1 - 2 years), and yes, I got new ones free....but what a pain to have to do brake job every 2 years.
My Lexus rear pads and rotors made it 80,000 miles and 5 years, and my fronts are still going strong. Now I no longer put on 30,000 year so I figure if I need to do brakes every 7 - 10 years, then OEM is much easier.
I have never had any vibration of other problems with OEM since buying car is 2020. I paid under $500 for all pads and rotors for front and rears, with hardware for OEM from Toyota/Lexus dealer, which I find to be reasonable.
Autozone and Rock Auto are both places that I have used and offer an alternative to OEM.
If my vehicle is going to have premature brake vibrations, it does not make sense for “me” to opt for OE brakes again if that make sense. Warranty pads will be cost effective in the end.
Asking which brake pads to get is going to be like choosing which brand of oil. Its going to be a subjective matter.
Just buy what works for your own vehicle.
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The technician who works on your rotors will be able to closely inspect your pads for any problems. More than likely you will have to replace them. Brakes are a huge safety component and not worth risking a few bucks.
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Everyone’s experience will vary even with OE parts directly from dealership.
If my vehicle is going to have premature brake vibrations, it does not make sense for “me” to opt for OE brakes again if that make sense. Warranty pads will be cost effective in the end.
Asking which brake pads to get is going to be like choosing which brand of oil. Its going to be a subjective matter.
Just buy what works for your own vehicle.
If my vehicle is going to have premature brake vibrations, it does not make sense for “me” to opt for OE brakes again if that make sense. Warranty pads will be cost effective in the end.
Asking which brake pads to get is going to be like choosing which brand of oil. Its going to be a subjective matter.
Just buy what works for your own vehicle.
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Yes, at had them all done at the same time since the pads were worn to a point that necessitated a replacement. Being able to recycle your pads will depend of a few things like even wearing but I'd give it a shot and ask the question to the mechanic. Mentioning the distance (18k) is a bit subjective because you may potentially need to replace them if you drive and brake with a lead foot.
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Yes, I did. However, in some cases you may keep your pads. It all depends on how much rotors are warped. If a tech will have to remove just about 0.1mm to 0.2mm of material, you can keep your pads with no adverse effect.
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IMHO... never turn brake rotors that are warped. The metal is already stressed by the heat and you might get a couple thousand miles before the same thing starts all over again.
I just replaced mine that were supposedly replaced around 20k miles before I bought it.... by an indy shop. They used the crappiest rotors and pads they could.
I bought a Raybestos kit off RockAuto. Two rotors and pads ~$150 delivered. Far better rotors and exceptional braking at 2k miles. Rotors were fully coated and pads are hybrid ceramic/semi metallic.
I just replaced mine that were supposedly replaced around 20k miles before I bought it.... by an indy shop. They used the crappiest rotors and pads they could.
I bought a Raybestos kit off RockAuto. Two rotors and pads ~$150 delivered. Far better rotors and exceptional braking at 2k miles. Rotors were fully coated and pads are hybrid ceramic/semi metallic.
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I've worked on many a cars over 40 years... yes they will. The worse case I ever saw was at a gas station on Rt. 60 in Buena Vista, VA when some guy in a SUV came off the mountain and rode his brakes all the way down. The front discs were glowing red when he pulled in and they immediately started to warp and fracture.
And I've got two discs laying out in the back yard that have over 35 thousandth variance around the disc.
And I've got two discs laying out in the back yard that have over 35 thousandth variance around the disc.