Is it true that when I replace my 4 brake pads on my 2004 Volvo S60 that I need to replace all the rotors?

Answer 1

You might just need the rotor to be turned to be sure the surface is good. If they are badly warped or worn, you need to have them replaced.

Answer 2

It depends on the miles on the car and if you are heavy footed on the break or not. Most Rotors will just need to be resurfaced. To do this they take a small layer of metal off of the Rotor. If the Rotor is already too thin then this cannot be done. Most auto parts stores can put a gauge on your rotors and tell you if they can be resurfaced or not. They also refer to this as turning the Rotors. But every car's rotors are different and it could be that Volvo uses thiner rotors and you do just have to change them out. If your doing it on your own the guy at the auto parts store can tell you. If you having someone do it (I suggest Mineke and I know it's spelled wrong) try to find someone you can trust. Dealer ships will more often take the more expensive route because it's just what the factory recommends. Other places might have more freedom to make a wise choice rather than just swapping out parts.

Best of Luck.

Answer 3

NO! They are probably just trying to sell you rotors also, which can be very costly-(even hundreds!) The rotors can be turned if they even need that! Unless you messed up your rotors by driving with the brake pads worn down to the metal- in that case you may need new ones, or as I said they can be turned or resurfaced, or you can just have the brake pads changed and leave the rotors warped!

Answer 4

Unlike American cars, most European cars use brake rotor materials that are designed so that the rotors wear out at the same time as the pads. They are not intended to be turned, unlike American cars. Therefore it is typical, but not always necessary, to replace rotors at the same time on cars like Volvo's, VW's etc.

I see lots of Euro cars in my shop and most of the time we end up replacing the rotors with the pads. It is typical to see very deep wear in the rotors of European cars.

Answer 5

If there is no damage like grooves in the rotors you should be able to have them turned at your local parts supplier. They usually charge around $10 to turn a rotor and it usually can be done in an hour. they will measure it and let you know if it is able to be turned. turning the rotor basically makes it new again by grinding any high spots off the rotor giving you a fresh smooth surface. you should have them checked so you don't ruin new pads by putting them on with warped or damaged rotors.

Answer 6

No. You would turn your rotors if you allowed the pads to wear to the point where there was metal to metal contact which made grooves in the disks, and replace them if they reached the minimum safe thickness after being turned, but not every time you change the pads.

That is like asking do I have to replace the engine every time I change oil?

Answer 7

did you put anti-squeal on the backing of the pads before you put the new ones on? if not, the straight metal-to-metal contact of the caliper and pads will squeal a little bit because the pad is ever so slightly shimmying within the caliper. first thing i would do, if it hasnt been done, is remove the pads and put some anti-squeal on the back of the pads. and a second note, duralast brakes are not the best. they work ok, but they are lower end and that may be some of it too. bendix are excellant pads as an alternative.

Answer 8

only if they are beyond getting them turned, if the brakes have never been replaced before I see no reason to buy new rotors unless the lining went into the rotors really deep and rendered them unsafe if turned.

Answer 9

Depends

Answer 10

no its not always true,i own a repair shop,and unless they are bad or worn out or really out of round ,they don't need to be replaced,just re-surfaced,as long as their with in the amount specified on them of wear,you,ll be alright on them,if you did replace them ,and they didn't need it ,you,d just be wasting money,you can have them checked before they turn them,and they can tell you if you need new ones,but they,ll probably be alright as long as they wasn't down to metal on the pads ,good luck ,i hope this help,s.