Brian Sullivan
Junior Member
I have the rotors turned when replacing the pads. Just to be sure that they won't squeak. Breaks seams to last longer.
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Approaching 40k miles and I suppose I should consider changing the pads, I’ve heard mixed opinions saying resurfacing isn’t ideal and you should just replace to Rotors and start from scratch with a fresh set of pads, what would you do?
Ok, But you overheated brakes from a cutoff situation? Not questioning your experience. I have driven tractor trailers weighing in excess of 80k and been cutoff or had emergency braking situations and never over heated my brakes once. If your overheating your brakes you've been on them for quite some time.Highway speeds towing 9K pounds and someone cuts you off on highway. You know, the people that cut off truck drivers cut us off too. That is exactly how it happened.I have driven across this country more times than many people have probably driven to their work. I am not new to towing.
Approaching 40k miles and I suppose I should consider changing the pads, I’ve heard mixed opinions saying resurfacing isn’t ideal and you should just replace to Rotors and start from scratch with a fresh set of pads, what would you do?
Approaching 40k miles and I suppose I should consider changing the pads, I’ve heard mixed opinions saying resurfacing isn’t ideal and you should just replace to Rotors and start from scratch with a fresh set of pads, what would you do?
Whoa.... had my breaks checked-out just before we were hit head on and totaled the 2012 Ram 3500. Brakes (original) still looked good at 145,000 miles. 100,000 miles of that were pulling my Alpine fifthwheel. The difference must be using the exhaust brake and the use of trailer brakes, took most of the use off of the truck itself!?
More than anything it’s how you drive. If you drive conservatively and not braking hard every time you stop you’re brakes will last a LONG time. I can ride in a car or truck with someone and be able to tell very quickly if they need brakes often. Same with tires.
More than anything it’s how you drive. If you drive conservatively and not braking hard every time you stop you’re brakes will last a LONG time. I can ride in a car or truck with someone and be able to tell very quickly if they need brakes often. Same with tires.
More goes into decision to replace rotors than just surface wear. Assuming normal pad wear (no hanging pins, frozen calipers,etc.) even if all indications are the friction surface is good, you still have the issue of corrosion to deal with. To me, that is often a deciding factor. Disc brakes rotors are cast with cooling fins for a reason, significant build-up of corrosion will greatly impact heat dissipation. Take all this into account and make an informed decision.
You're absolutely correct! When I was young, slim, and had hair, my Maternal Grandfather had a 1973 Pontiac Grandville. It sported a 455 BB engine !
There is a reason rotors are made from cast iron.
Approaching 40k miles and I suppose I should consider changing the pads, I’ve heard mixed opinions saying resurfacing isn’t ideal and you should just replace to Rotors and start from scratch with a fresh set of pads, what would you do?