Would you replace the rotors?

bake · 06-01-2015, 12:40 PM

Somehow my front brake pads don't give off much dust, but with my rear brakes, my wheels are dark gray after a few days. I want to replace my rear pads, but trying to figure out if I can get away with not changing the rotors at this point. My car got new rear pads and rotors during the CPO process at 24k miles just before purchase. I now have 40k miles. So could I replace just the pads? Or do I need to replace the rotors as well? I am outside of free maintenance, but still under CPO warranty till 4/17, so this is on my dime. Thanks.

Mr Clean · 06-09-2015, 10:26 AM

Yes you can get away with it. I have just above 50K and I believe my rear pads were done around 25K. After I took my car back from the dealership to get that thing I told you taken care of I was informed I need new brake pads. The techs measured the rotors and said I have thousands of miles left on them. I will be DIY-ing my brakes tomorrow ( I already purchased all required parts ) so I'll let you know how that turns out.

06-01-2015, 12:40 PM	#1
bake Colonel 602 Rep 2,196 Posts Drives: 2011 F10, 2013 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York iTrader: (9)	Would you replace the rotors? Somehow my front brake pads don't give off much dust, but with my rear brakes, my wheels are dark gray after a few days. I want to replace my rear pads, but trying to figure out if I can get away with not changing the rotors at this point. My car got new rear pads and rotors during the CPO process at 24k miles just before purchase. I now have 40k miles. So could I replace just the pads? Or do I need to replace the rotors as well? I am outside of free maintenance, but still under CPO warranty till 4/17, so this is on my dime. Thanks. __________________ *Bake* 2011 Alpine White on Black 535i M-Sport 2013 Space Gray on Fox Red M3 Vert
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Mr Clean Private First Class 42 Rep 168 Posts Drives: F10 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	Yes you can get away with it. I have just above 50K and I believe my rear pads were done around 25K. After I took my car back from the dealership to get that thing I told you taken care of I was informed I need new brake pads. The techs measured the rotors and said I have thousands of miles left on them. I will be DIY-ing my brakes tomorrow ( I already purchased all required parts ) so I'll let you know how that turns out.
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