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 had to do a search myself, but it should be printed on the outer edge of the rotors. Min. fronts are 30mm rears are 26mm.

And rotors on an R can't be cut. They have to be replaced if the are worn/warped.

 

The pads mentioned above are a ceramic compound which generally dust less, last longer, but have slightly less grab than premium semi-metalic pads. I'm not familiar with that particular brand, but they should be fine for normal daily road use.

 

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).

 

Don't forget to push caliper piston back on the bench. It's not good to send brake fluid back thru ABS mod valve. IMO just replace rotors. Don't skimp on brakes.

 

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.

 

ah, well in that case if they're already that thin you'd want to replace them if you've got gouging. Good to know, because I just bought an R 2 days ago and would have tried having the rotors turned. Thanks.

 

No problemo. FWIW, my friend tells me they wouldn't turn the rotors even if you asked.