2007-06-15 14:57:01 · 11 answers · asked by Sexy Ray 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
that is where the pad doesn't hit it its caused bu the pad wearing the rotor (to much metal in the pads) its normal on some cars with harder pads if he rotor is warn bad buy new rotors don't machine them as they are all ready warn to thin (note the groove the pad has warn ) if its not to deep and you're car doesn't shake when stopping leave it alone it wont hurt a thing
2007-06-19 02:55:48 · answer #1 · answered by mobile auto repair (mr fix it) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on the condition of the rotors. If the rotors are smooth and have not wore thin then you do not need to replace them. They want to sell you rotors instead of resurfacing them because is most cases it is cheaper to replace. When buying pads, buy the semi-metallic, which should be the middle grade. The lower grade does not last long and the higher grade (metallic) tends to wear the rotors. If you do not replace the rotors, there will be a 'break-in period' for your new brakes. They will tend to act funny until the pads wear to the surface of the rotor. Good Luck
2016-05-17 04:28:53 · answer #2 · answered by aracelis 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What? The edge sticks out farther than where the pad touches it? It sounds like you are using the right terminology but why would you think that is wrong? It's about stopping the car not about polishing the rotor to the edge. Or just maybe, someone slipped you a mickie. Look again after a good night's sleep.
2007-06-15 15:14:09 · answer #3 · answered by richard d 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if what you are saying is that your rotor's outside edge is sticking out more than what the brake pads contact the rotor...then no this is not an indication of worn brakes. To check your brake pads simply pull the tire off and look at the thickness of the pads....if they are worn down replace them...if not then this is the normal condition for brakes.
2007-06-15 15:13:24 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth S 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is normal, the brake pad should make contact just inside the edge of the rotor, stop worrying there is nothing wrong.
2007-06-15 18:15:42 · answer #5 · answered by wbcsas 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have your brakes checked for wear as they could need replaced and the rotors need turned or replaced if not enough metal left on them to turn them, it's common for the rotors to wear the way yours are as the outer edges are not hit by the brake pads.
2007-06-15 15:03:16 · answer #6 · answered by mister ss 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the thickness of your rotors, if they are out of spec then you'll need to replace them if they can't be turned.
2007-06-15 15:14:08 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, the only time to replace rotors is when the biting surface is not straight.
2007-06-16 01:40:00 · answer #8 · answered by Laszlo D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends on how much of the rotor surface thickness remains.
You could have them "turned" or replaced.
It's up to you.
2007-06-15 15:02:54 · answer #9 · answered by Mr. KnowItAll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can have it machined and measured for the minimum thickness. but if it is really noticeable then it is time to replace them before they break.
2007-06-15 15:02:29 · answer #10 · answered by greg e 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋