>
> I've already got one. I looked at the directions, and understood everything,
> and it all jives with what you say. I have two problems. One is confidence.
> I just don't want to be messing w/ brakes 'cause that's serious. I mean I
> want to, but not alone. Also, I don't like the fact of having my truck up on
> jack stands with a total of two wheels on and having something go wrong. I've
> got a friend a home who has helped me out once, I might give him a call when I
> get back.
>
> I don't totally understand brakes, but I'm about to read the brake chapter in
> my manual, but... if I'm just replacing pads, do I need to turn rotors and
> drums? Did you just mention this as a brake related thing that's not as easy
> as pads, or must you turn the rotors/drums when you change out pads? Disc has
> rotors, right?
>
> Thanks,Robert Trottmann
> rotrottmann@davidson.edu
> Davidson, NC and
> St. Louis, Mo
>
>
>
Yes Robert you must have the rotors and drums turned every time you
replace the pads to ensure you get the maximum life out of your pads, if
you don't the rotors(drums) might develop high/low spots and when the pads
hit these spots while your braking it will really eat the pads up (Also it
will wear out the rotors quicker, and rotors ain't cheap), besides
Autozone and most other auto parts places wil turn them for free so all it
costs you is going to their store and the rewards will be extended life on
your pads and rotors(drums) which will save you money in the long run....
Bruce
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