S60R Brake Job
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum, but somewhat mechanically inclined, mostly on older cars.
Planning to replace the brakes on my S60R (41k miles), save a little cash.
I purchased some replacement pads from Kragen, does anyone have an opinion on whether these pads are ok? (They were $45)
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...19&PTSet=A
Also, does anyone know the thickness spec for the rotors on the S60R? When I run my finger across the rotor, it doesn't feel very smooth, perhaps the rivets are already hitting? - Anyway, need to understand if I can turn the rotors or they just need to be replaced.
Thanks!
Fred
I'm new to the forum, but somewhat mechanically inclined, mostly on older cars.
Planning to replace the brakes on my S60R (41k miles), save a little cash.
I purchased some replacement pads from Kragen, does anyone have an opinion on whether these pads are ok? (They were $45)
http://www.partsamerica.com/ProductD...19&PTSet=A
Also, does anyone know the thickness spec for the rotors on the S60R? When I run my finger across the rotor, it doesn't feel very smooth, perhaps the rivets are already hitting? - Anyway, need to understand if I can turn the rotors or they just need to be replaced.
Thanks!
Fred
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If you don't turn/replace the rotors then you'll burn through the new pads a lot quicker. But member s60R said you can't turn them, and I imagine replacing them isn't cheap, so sacrificing the $45 pads life expectancy might be the better choice.
S60R: I'm not doubting you about the rotors inability to be surfaced. But I'm just curious if you know why. I was a mechanic for 5 years and have never seen a rotor that couldn't be surfaced (unless it was too thin already of course).
S60R: I'm not doubting you about the rotors inability to be surfaced. But I'm just curious if you know why. I was a mechanic for 5 years and have never seen a rotor that couldn't be surfaced (unless it was too thin already of course).
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If you don't turn/replace the rotors then you'll burn through the new pads a lot quicker. But member s60R said you can't turn them, and I imagine replacing them isn't cheap, so sacrificing the $45 pads life expectancy might be the better choice.
S60R: I'm not doubting you about the rotors inability to be surfaced. But I'm just curious if you know why. I was a mechanic for 5 years and have never seen a rotor that couldn't be surfaced (unless it was too thin already of course).
If you don't turn/replace the rotors then you'll burn through the new pads a lot quicker. But member s60R said you can't turn them, and I imagine replacing them isn't cheap, so sacrificing the $45 pads life expectancy might be the better choice.
S60R: I'm not doubting you about the rotors inability to be surfaced. But I'm just curious if you know why. I was a mechanic for 5 years and have never seen a rotor that couldn't be surfaced (unless it was too thin already of course).
I don't know the exact measurments or where I read it so I asked the tech that works on my car,(at least on the R) the rotor is already at about the min thickness.
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