Why must change brake pads

[Niece_Son]

Hi Drivers,

 

 

I have a question

Does anyone have ever change Brake Rotor due to warp. can share the feeling of warp disc, how can tell its warp.

 

[2cents]

during cruising like 80, when u step the brake, u can feel this trembling feeling on the steering wheel. If without brake trembling, then should be your wheel balancing. If brake rotor, either skim it or replace a new 1.

[Toothiewabbit]

Hi Drivers,

 

 

I have a question

Does anyone have ever change Brake Rotor due to warp. can share the feeling of warp disc, how can tell its warp.

 

Not sure what you mean by warp.....what sound/effects does it give you when you step on the brakes?

[Niece_Son]

Hi Bro,

 

2cents, I guest u have the same experience, as I do not know how to explain the situation I going thru as also

do not know what caused of that.

a friend who are bus mechanic said it was rotor warppage due to hot temp but before I get it change I would like to double confirm

from all experienced drivers in here.

 

 

Thanks All

[Kangadrool]

My car 7 years with 120,000km brake pad still good.

How u know?

[Pisces69]

Hi Bro,

 

2cents, I guest u have the same experience, as I do not know how to explain the situation I going thru as also

do not know what caused of that.

a friend who are bus mechanic said it was rotor warppage due to hot temp but before I get it change I would like to double confirm

from all experienced drivers in here.

 

 

Thanks All

 

 

Rotor warp when u brake u sud feel the brakes bite then loose then bite then loose like that.

 

But not always is warp. Cud also b rotor dirty n the bite is not consistent or even.

 

So far I drove several cars n some till 10 yrs old n a COE car till 19 yrs old n so far never had to change any of the rotors.

 

But I also never skim the rotors. Skim too often n they get very thin so must change.

Edited November 4, 2013 by Pisces69

[Kangadrool]

 

 

Rotor warp when u brake u sud feel the brakes bite then loose then bite then loose like that.

 

But not always is warp. Cud also b rotor dirty n the bite is not consistent or even.

 

So far I drove several cars n some till 10 yrs old n a COE car till 19 yrs old n so far never had to change any of the rotors.

 

But I also never skim the rotors. Skim too often n they get very thin so must change.

Don't need to skim one. If there are grooves developed on the rotor means the pads not compatible. The grooves will come back; sorta waste $$$

 

Next round, just change another brand of pads, but be careful for the initial period 'cos very little bite as pads sitting on the apex of the grooves only.

[Niece_Son]

Pisces69 thanks bro for your advice. I will drive and see if I get that on/off bitting feeling as you mentioned

Brake pads I had chg last year as it was too thin and also advise by my mechanic to get it change

I also had chk with regular mechanic I went for Rotor price they selling it's around $100 plus,

[Pisces69]

Don't need to skim one. If there are grooves developed on the rotor means the pads not compatible. The grooves will come back; sorta waste $$$

 

Next round, just change another brand of pads, but be careful for the initial period 'cos very little bite as pads sitting on the apex of the grooves only.

 

 

So far all the cars I drove, the rotors had grooves. Its normal. Just that when u change new pads, u need to "seat" the new pads so ty wil wear same as the grooves. Then yr brakes wil bite as normal.

 

And all the time Im using normal original or OEM pads. I never had those so-called special pads for track etc.

 

The only time I wil consider to change the rotors is when ty r worn till the metal discs r too thin. So far its never happened.

Pisces69 thanks bro for your advice. I will drive and see if I get that on/off bitting feeling as you mentioned

Brake pads I had chg last year as it was too thin and also advise by my mechanic to get it change

I also had chk with regular mechanic I went for Rotor price they selling it's around $100 plus,

 

 

So u did change your rotors last time then.

 

But I see nowadays so many pple keep changing their rotors. Last time it was never an issue.

 

I think many now change cos their mech ask them to which is just another way for ws to make money from u.

 

Last year my JB ws said my rotors got grooves. I said...So What. Hahaha.

[Zniper]

i am really surprised for the question TS asked and from some of the responses? if u do not feel safety is of utmost important to u and ur family dan pls go somewhere far far from me and dun be on the road... the word safety is very very important to me, so i will not only change brake pad when i heard grinding sound wif the disc, i will change whenever i feel tat braking distance is further by a lot... as for battery, if u got the time for the hassle dan wait for it to totally kaput dan change but not advisable... since u already drove for 3yrs+ and the batt is giving u signs, ur value for $$$ is already overshot and pls change it as well... (PS: batt will only last average about 2yrs+)

judging from ur post, i would guess u will go for the cheapest tyres as well or mayb some 2nd hand which u might be ripped off by tyre shops... watever it is, pls dun come near me on the road as safety for u as a road user is equivalent to zero...

[Niece_Son]

nope have not change rotor before but I did replaced brake pads.

if not necessary to change I just keep driving with it

[Niece_Son]

ya Zniper you are right also, Safety First is always on my mind too.

the reason I asked because I need to know what kind of experience

do 1 will face when disc or brake pad gone wild.

 

 

thanks

[Mizarahi]

Amazing some of your brake pads so good, can last 120,000km.

Must be most of the time highway driving or non-peak no need to brake often.

 

Salute!

[SimplyTWL]

Changing a set of brake pads can cost lesser than a full tank of petrol.

Just get it changed, sets the mind at ease and no need to worry about safety.

[Subutai]

My stock brake pads used up to 85k (5yrs), mech took out to inspect and although there is much thickness left and upon closer inspection, there are cracks nearing the metal plates that it was assembled on. So change my brake pads for original ones from stockists (<S$70, no labour to install as it was servicing).

[Hondasteam]

Good reviews about this brake pad, try link.

 

Repost link for the benefits of those looking for a decent set of japanese brake pad.

[Pisces69]

My car is nearly 3 yrs 7 mths and have covered 115k. My car is serviced by agent from day 1 and they never said I need to change brake pads. Is there a time limit to change?

 

My last servicing was early Jan. They tested my battery and the result was bad (something like 64%???) and was told to change. Till date I have not changed and nothing happened though there is sign that starting was not that strong as before. How long more can I tong?

 

Maybe u must b very gentle on the brakes. Then ty can last very long..........but......... if the pads become glazed over, ty cannot bite properly n u wun hv good braking.

 

Its safer to change if like that.

 

I kenna b4. Brakes seemed normal cos I always brake lightly. Then one day I jammed brake n the car did not stop quickly n I banged the back of another car. An expensive lesson.

 

Now I test the brakes abt once a month by braking a bit hard to see if the pads hv glazed over. If I feel the brakes not so effective, I wil change the pads immediately.

[Dumb]

 

Maybe u must b very gentle on the brakes. Then ty can last very long..........but......... if the pads become glazed over, ty cannot bite properly n u wun hv good braking.

 

Its safer to change if like that.

 

I kenna b4. Brakes seemed normal cos I always brake lightly. Then one day I jammed brake n the car did not stop quickly n I banged the back of another car. An expensive lesson.

 

Now I test the brakes abt once a month by braking a bit hard to see if the pads hv glazed over. If I feel the brakes not so effective, I wil change the pads immediately.

 

My first change of brake pads done by TCM was 115k Last service in mid Sep at 220k stil no need to change! Dunno whether they will change brake pads when I go for 230k servicing next week.

 

Also last service TCM told me that my battery wont last long with reading of 78% or 87%. It has been more than 3 months since and battery already 46 months old and still no sign that battery will up lorry. This the first time my battery lasted so so long