brake rotors?

97GT4.6 · January 5th, 2008, 08:06 PM

So today i was doing a visual inspection of my car during my break at work, and looked at the rotors, and they are grooved, all but the left rear.

Does this just mean that my pads are shot, and are creating grooves in the rotors?

I can probably get them reground, and new pads im guessing, how much do you think that would cost?

Thanks

zers · January 5th, 2008, 09:26 PM

if they're actual grooves in the rotors, then you need new pads, and rotors.

It will most likely be cheaper to replace 4 rotors and 4 sets of pads than to get it resurfaced. You could probably get 4 rotors for less than $100, and pads for less than $50

97GT4.6 · January 6th, 2008, 05:13 PM

okay thanks man, I appreciate it.

Garhfer · January 6th, 2008, 10:31 PM

I'd get the zinc plated rotors off ebay or something so they don't rust and look like crap after awhile... they might cost a couple dollars more but beauty is everything hahah

97GT4.6 · January 6th, 2008, 11:00 PM

haha have you seen my car? naw im just kidding, she looks fine. But maybe i will. I just know i need new rotors and pads for sure

Goldenpony · January 6th, 2008, 11:07 PM

Yea, just replace the rotors. Todays rotors start out so thin they really can't be turned. They're disposable parts. Do yourself a favor and get good rotors. The cheapo, made in China rotors are no bargain. A lot of these warp very quickly.

ModMustang97GT · January 7th, 2008, 04:20 PM

It will most likely be cheaper to replace 4 rotors and 4 sets of pads than to get it resurfaced

Wrong. Getting brake rotors re-surfaced is pretty cheap. And new rotors and pads, which I just did cost me around $360. That is with parts from ford, which is the cheapest place to get them. If you really are going to replace it all, get some slotted rotors and some hawk pads. They are way better and you will be able to tell, and it won't break the bank.

Sil03R6'07PNY · January 13th, 2008, 11:37 PM

yeah i general it's cheaper to get them turned (resurfaced) and even with todays rotors you can still turn them. and just because the have some grooves it's ok cause your pads are warrying the same. yes it's best to get the turned or replaced. but if you're not going for all out performance and and still just doing day to day driving i would wait until you're pads wear out to replace everything.

97GT4.6 · January 13th, 2008, 11:49 PM

Okay thanks man. That's what i was figuring. As soon as they start to squeak, or i start having poor braking performance, im not too worried about it.

chris1 · January 18th, 2008, 12:52 PM

Check this page out and email them what you're looking for. i was given 4 Zinc Rotors, slotted and drilled for about 170! 13' up front and 11.5' out back. Good customer service. they also have warranty on them! 1 year against cracking or warping .

ROTORPROS - Home Page

No im not a vendor

....lol

January 5th, 2008, 08:06 PM	#1
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,348 iTrader: 1 reviews	brake rotors? So today i was doing a visual inspection of my car during my break at work, and looked at the rotors, and they are grooved, all but the left rear. Does this just mean that my pads are shot, and are creating grooves in the rotors? I can probably get them reground, and new pads im guessing, how much do you think that would cost? Thanks __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

January 5th, 2008, 09:26 PM	#2
zers Regular 1965 Coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 356 iTrader: 0 reviews	if they're actual grooves in the rotors, then you need new pads, and rotors. It will most likely be cheaper to replace 4 rotors and 4 sets of pads than to get it resurfaced. You could probably get 4 rotors for less than $100, and pads for less than $50 __________________

January 6th, 2008, 05:13 PM	#3
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,348 iTrader: 1 reviews	okay thanks man, I appreciate it. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

January 6th, 2008, 10:31 PM	#4
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd get the zinc plated rotors off ebay or something so they don't rust and look like crap after awhile... they might cost a couple dollars more but beauty is everything hahah __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

January 6th, 2008, 11:00 PM	#5
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,348 iTrader: 1 reviews	haha have you seen my car? naw im just kidding, she looks fine. But maybe i will. I just know i need new rotors and pads for sure __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

January 6th, 2008, 11:07 PM	#6
Goldenpony Regular Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 269 iTrader: 0 reviews	Rotors Yea, just replace the rotors. Todays rotors start out so thin they really can't be turned. They're disposable parts. Do yourself a favor and get good rotors. The cheapo, made in China rotors are no bargain. A lot of these warp very quickly.

January 13th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#8
Sil03R6'07PNY Newbie 2004 Mustang GT Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Barksdale AFB/Bossier City, LA Posts: 25 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah i general it's cheaper to get them turned (resurfaced) and even with todays rotors you can still turn them. and just because the have some grooves it's ok cause your pads are warrying the same. yes it's best to get the turned or replaced. but if you're not going for all out performance and and still just doing day to day driving i would wait until you're pads wear out to replace everything. __________________ 04 GT Comp Orange - Flow master cat back, bbk cai, 18" Wheels & tires, lower 1 in, tint custom tune, 4.10's, chin spoiler, custom grill www.moonlighters.wwdb.biz

January 13th, 2008, 11:49 PM	#9
97GT4.6 Hardcore Enthusiast 97 GT 14.2@99.8 @ 4800 ft Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fort Collins and Pueblo, Colorado Posts: 2,348 iTrader: 1 reviews	Okay thanks man. That's what i was figuring. As soon as they start to squeak, or i start having poor braking performance, im not too worried about it. __________________ Cammed 2v Built By MustangMatt More mods than times your daughter has slept around

January 18th, 2008, 12:52 PM	#10
chris1 Banned 2003 Ford Mach Traveling at the speed of a photon Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Los Angeles, California Posts: 851 iTrader: 0 reviews	Check this page out and email them what you're looking for. i was given 4 Zinc Rotors, slotted and drilled for about 170! 13' up front and 11.5' out back. Good customer service. they also have warranty on them! 1 year against cracking or warping . ROTORPROS - Home Page No im not a vendor....lol __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Under my Umbrella! [I][COLOR=#ff0000]Studies show that 99.9% of the kids on MM ask the same questions over and over again about performance parts yet do nothing after the advice is given because they're still in Highschool and suffer from no money syndrome. [/COLOR][/I]

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