Jeepwalker
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Interesting unintended consequence of d/s rotors.
Does your truck sit unused for extended periods? Are the pads moving freely in their sliding bosses? B/C the rest of the pad contact area (the inner area) looks pretty rusty too. What does the other brake rotor look like?
Are you going to have the rotor machined? If you replace them, I'd be tempted to go back to regular rotors. Although it's a nice-to-have ....a guy doesn't really need drilled or slotted rotors for DD or periodic trailer towing use. More for severe-duty service ....where excessive pad off-gassing is an issue (like racing).
I think the tech did the right thing bringing it to your attention.
Does your truck sit unused for extended periods? Are the pads moving freely in their sliding bosses? B/C the rest of the pad contact area (the inner area) looks pretty rusty too. What does the other brake rotor look like?
Are you going to have the rotor machined? If you replace them, I'd be tempted to go back to regular rotors. Although it's a nice-to-have ....a guy doesn't really need drilled or slotted rotors for DD or periodic trailer towing use. More for severe-duty service ....where excessive pad off-gassing is an issue (like racing).
I think the tech did the right thing bringing it to your attention.