Oulderfauder

I have a 2007 Chevy Express 2500 and would like to know what the recommended minimum thickness for the rotors is to ensure safe operation. HUH, put 2007 twice in title. Sorry can't erase it.

canucklehead

Is it not stamped into the casting?

spaceblonde

I know it is wasteful BUT !! I feel when in doubt swap it out !! especially in brakes I just never want a reason a accident happened is cause I was being cheap and trying to save a few bucks on brakes.

Oulderfauder

Could be. Have not had the wheels of yet. 2007 and first time that pedal is low enough that I know a brake job is nearby. Just wondering about the rears as most pressure is exerted up front. The front will receive ECB`s USR 7094 rotors. Thanks.

Oulderfauder

HUH. Being repairing my vehicles for 40+ years. Your``cheap`` comment is out of line. I do as much as I can myself as a result of having a wheel come off of a Datsun after a `proffesional`brake job when I was 17 years old and I like to have as much info as I can get to make an informed decision. I am an EX aircraft mechanic and know a bit about safety.

There are no stupid questions except those not asked. But there are plenty of stupid answers, like those unrelated to the question

canucklehead

The pedal height should be the same, regardless of brake wear. However, your fluid level in the master cylinder will be low if the brakes are worn. But if its the rears you are talking about, then its harder to go by the fluid since the calipers have much less volume than the fronts.
I do a visual check twice a year when I swap my snow tires on and off.

Oulderfauder

You are correct but my fluid was low to start with and the pedal went marginally lower than normal. I check once a year at most with the tires on (inside only). If I find that the wear warrants it I take the tires off. I am doing the brakes this weekend and will have to bleed them as I am sure I have air in the system.