Front brake pad replacement
10-12-2007, 09:02 AM
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2003 Front brake pad replacement
Can anyone tell me if changing the front roters is neccesary when replacing pads on a 2003 Accord with 87000 highway miles. Original pads are on the car with no vibration when braking. Learned that the rear calipers have to be screwed in to compress, but not sure on front. Any insite would be appreiciated, have heard that new aftermarket rotors are almost as cheap as turning. Also is it hard to remove the rotors, any tips.
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10-12-2007, 09:58 AM
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You should be fine. Usually rotors need to be replaced at decent high mileage or when the owner wears down the pads and brake metal on metal causing cuts into the rotor. Just check for an abnormal cuts into the rotor, otherwise you'll be fine just replacing the pads.
BTW if you're looking into rotors, brembo is a great brand and not too expensive either.
BTW if you're looking into rotors, brembo is a great brand and not too expensive either.
10-12-2007, 10:52 AM
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Welcome to the board. :thumbup:
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10-12-2007, 11:22 AM
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rotors have the min. thickness stamped somewhere on the rotor. buy a cheap caliper with standard measurements and measure the thickness. simple 20second check can save you headache down the road.
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