Brake rotors
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Brake rotors
I know this is relative to riding style, but what is the AVERAGE milage before a rotor needs to be replaced. No racing or babying. Just normal riding.
My dealer is saying I need to replace my rear rotor on my 2012 TG with just over 10K.
I am a front brake guy so 95% of my stopping is done with the front brakes.
My dealer is saying I need to replace my rear rotor on my 2012 TG with just over 10K.
I am a front brake guy so 95% of my stopping is done with the front brakes.
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My rear was just replaced this past weekend with 67k. I was having a new wheel/tire put on and they said it was a bit below spec so I said go ahead and change it. I also use mainly front brake so my guess is your dealer is blowing smoke up your ***.
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I don't have any hard data, but I would guess that rotors will last at least
2-3 sets of pads before being worn below the minimum thickness specification.
If your dealer is saying you need a new rotor at 10k I'd ask to see the measurements. And then if it in fact is low, I'd ask to see the calibration records of whatever they're measuring with. And then if everything is up to snuff, I'd say you had a "thin" rotor to begin with and they should be replacing it free under warranty.
2-3 sets of pads before being worn below the minimum thickness specification.
If your dealer is saying you need a new rotor at 10k I'd ask to see the measurements. And then if it in fact is low, I'd ask to see the calibration records of whatever they're measuring with. And then if everything is up to snuff, I'd say you had a "thin" rotor to begin with and they should be replacing it free under warranty.
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Why does he say you need a new rotor? Unlikely to be badly worn, unless a stone got in there or it is warped. What is the whole story?!
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They are made from junk steel. I had the first set replaced at 11,000 miles and they need them replaced again at 14,000. Front are warped again. Time to put good rotors on.
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grbrown, I asked the dealer if it was warped or worn out. He said it was worn and had some grooves in it.
It just seems ridiculous that a mostly unused rotor would only last 10K miles. That's a very expensive upkeep item.
I'm thinking of telling them to leave it as is. I don't use it anyway.
It just seems ridiculous that a mostly unused rotor would only last 10K miles. That's a very expensive upkeep item.
I'm thinking of telling them to leave it as is. I don't use it anyway.
