0spoiled996

Im running 2 pc Brembo brakes front and rear on my Z. It's about time to change pads and my shop says that they usually change rotors at the same time since the pads will make tracks into the rotors. Rotors have no cracking. Do I need to change both? If I change both it's almost $3k to do so vs about $800 for just pads. Thanks!

allanlaw

Rotors need to be changed if they are warped or cracked. That's it. Of course, some folks who track their cars like to change rotors if they change the type of pad they are using, and/or have multiple sets of rotors to go with different pads.

BEZ06

Hi Thomas

with allanlaw - unless the rotors are gouged up, cracked, worn thin to below min thickness spec, etc., you don't need to replace them, especially if just sticking with the same pad compound.

BTW allanlaw - where ya been???

It seems like a loooong time since I've seen you posting up!!

Bob

goatts

Rotors don't even need to be turned if they are in good condition. You can buy pads for all 4 wheels for about $300 for OEM.

0spoiled996

Ok. Brembo pads are a bit more. They are going to measure the rotors when it goes in for the blower install. Hoping to just do pads and call it a day.

Vette5.5

Actually, the factory Ferodo 2500's F/R are a bit more than $300 bucks too. I road track my car several times a year on the stock brake set up, and luckily been able to pick up some slightly used pads from other forum members. On my third set of front pads now, and still using the original rotors. Car has all of 7K mi on the clock now, so maybe doing something wrong.

goatts

I use Hawk pads. I meant OEM calipers.