Brake Changes

[mis3]

I replaced the rear pads and rotors last week. My indie checked the front pads as well and he said they were running thin.

He suggested that I should replace them in the 1-2 weeks. Since I plan to change both rotors and pads, should I wait for noise or malfunction (from brake sensor)?

[Michael Stoops]

Re: Brake Changes

We moved this to the Break Room - no, not because it's about brakes, but it's also not about Detailing 101 so this is a better spot for this discussion.

As to your question...... don't wait for them to become a problem. If a trusted mechanic thinks the front pads are that close to being shot, and since you plan on replacing both pads and rotors anyway, find a good source for the parts, order them, and install them. Be done with it before something goes awry. They are, after all, your brakes..... kinda important, ya know?

[imz4n]

Re: Brake Changes

One other point, If your car has the brake pad getting thin dash warning light, you will also need to replace that as well.