![]() ![]() Brake rotors should either be “turned” or machined flat on a brake lathe, or replaced with a new rotor. Simply servicing your brake fluid by regularly flushing can extend the life of calipers by preventing corrosion from within the system. Outside of brake pads, brake rotors and calipers, which are more expensive and often more complicated to replace than pads, have varying life cycles. However, some may need replacement every 25,000 miles, while others can last far longer than 70,000 miles. Most brake pad companies and mechanics can agree that quality brake pads should last anywhere between 30,000 and 70,000 miles. That said, there are certain standards to which you can refer. Thanks again, everyone.How often you need to schedule a brake job depends on a number of factors, including how often you drive your vehicle, in what conditions you drive your vehicle, the quality of the parts with which you equip your vehicle and how often you have your brake system maintained. Still reeling from Friday's medical emergency though, sorry for the brevity. I don't track the car, or do anything crazy in it. He said the rotors are being scratched by the remaining 3 pads, and they are past the 'end of life' on the pads. Right rear had deep gouge from the pad being gone completely on one portion of that pad, almost 2 millimeters. ![]() Local (highly trusted) mechanic also said my pads were as thin as paper and the rotoros were not re-useable, machining them would probably crack them he said. Situation-forced into ordering Centric High Carbon blanks, and and Centric Composite (Semi-Metallic) Pads through local trusted mechanic for quick-turn around. ![]() Needed the car done by today, so local mechanic is taking the job to be done today. Had USAFA events all day Saturday with my son, his "Doolie Day Out" with a few other cadets. Long story short, we had a family medical emergency Friday afternoon, and as a result, had to change all 7 day plans asap. I am extremely appreciative, I know how valuable time is, please understand. YamahaSHO, may I please take a rain check on the offer? I will swap out the 'meh' pads later in the fall. My sincere apologies if this is too similar of a post for the forum, I could not find specifics like this situation, I just want to avoid being ripped off or have sub-stock components placed on my STI (BP assured me that they are fine, but I don't know much about comparing brake parts). My question is, does this sound like a good deal, either way? Has anyone been in this situation before? I am not able to install myself, or I would definitely do it. Factor in the alignment and brake flush it's about the same price, at $860 with parts and labor. I'd have to pay $120 per hour labor with no warranty on the parts, so about 200-240 figuring on 1 1/2 to 2 hours of labor based on the technician's estimate. I had the Cygnus brake package picked out with free shipping for the DBA T2 Street Series Slotted rotors with Hawk HPS pads, bundled at a really fair price on their site. On the other hand, if I bring my own parts, ordered from CygnusPerformance or other vendors, they (Brakes Plus) offer no warranty on them, but I have more flexibility in knowing what is going on my car. I'd at least like to get as close to stock as possible, without cutting corners. This link shows what they are installing, but I am not sure if this is "just as good" as stock is on my STI. Using their own in-shop parts, they quoted me $855 for all 4 corners replacing pads and rotors, which includes a brake flush and alignment. He said the pads are all going metal to metal on the rotors. I asked for a quote on semi-metallic pads and blanks, as they determined they are not able to refinish the rotors safely. Running short on funds, but am trying to determine if brakesplus is ok to use for a service provider, as they do carry Centric Rotors and Centric Pads. My 2016 STI (28k miles) has been making some squeals while braking, so we all know what that means.
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