JK brakes and rotors
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JK brakes and rotors
I have a 2011 Jeep JK and recently brought it in for an oil change and tire rotation. The service guy came out and told me I need new rear brakes. Said my fronts were fine. He also said that the rear rotors could not be turned because they come smaller from the factory. I have never heard of that. He then proceeds to give me a price of almost $535 to replace both rear rotors and all pads. I almost flipped out!
Has anybody ever heard of that? The rear rotors being smaller/less thick then the front rotors. Or am I getting scammed from the dealer?
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Has anybody ever heard of that? The rear rotors being smaller/less thick then the front rotors. Or am I getting scammed from the dealer?
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My rear brakes wore out a lot faster than my front. I had them all replaced but didn't turn the rotors. Do you think you need yours turned? If not, I'd just replace the pads.
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If the rotors are in bad shape and cannot be turned then replace them yourself. You can do it cheaper and it is not very difficult. I believe there are writeups if needed.
If the rotors are in good shape, not burned or grooved, you can probably just replace the pads. I did on mine and they work fine.
If the rotors are in good shape, not burned or grooved, you can probably just replace the pads. I did on mine and they work fine.
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My rears were burnt up in 25K and ruined the rotors. I tried to get the rotors turned but was turned away so I bought new rotors at O'Reilys for $38 a piece and did them myself. It was fairly easy, and I rarely work on my own vehicles but Jeeps are easy to work on. BTW fronts were fine but I changed them anyway to put on better quality pads. I have 60K now and just rotated tires ... front and back are still in good shape.
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I have a 2011 Jeep JK and recently brought it in for an oil change and tire rotation. The service guy came out and told me I need new rear brakes. Said my fronts were fine. He also said that the rear rotors could not be turned because they come smaller from the factory. I have never heard of that. He then proceeds to give me a price of almost $535 to replace both rear rotors and all pads. I almost flipped out!
Has anybody ever heard of that? The rear rotors being smaller/less thick then the front rotors. Or am I getting scammed from the dealer?
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Has anybody ever heard of that? The rear rotors being smaller/less thick then the front rotors. Or am I getting scammed from the dealer?
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Check out ebay. I got a complete set of front and rear cross drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads for about $210.00 shipped. Definitely a good deal and they work great. Cheaper than going to the auto parts store as well.
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