Should my rotors look like this?
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Should my rotors look like this?
On my 07 Tahoe with 30K the brake pads don't seem to completely contacting the rotors on all four wheels. When I showed my service manager at the dealer he said it was fine and not to worry about it. After some pushing, he agreed to turn the rotors, but I think at a minimum the brake pads should also be resurfaced/replaced so that they make full contact with the rotor. The exfoliating rust on the outside edge of the rotor seems excessive also. Anyone have similar experience or advice on what to do?
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i would make the dealer take care of it under customer satisfaction that is if you are the first owner and bought it from them .i made my dealership do it for my 01 2500hd it did that in the middle of the rear rotors .that will cut down the stopping power of your vehicle ,it's a safety issue .
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Its not an issue with the pads, its all the cheap recycled steel that comes from china that goes into the rotors. A classic example of why you should get premium rotors when doing brake service. The cheap ones will do, but the rotors won't lastas long as a set of pads
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This is very common in factory GM factory rotors (must be cheap), I see this often (couple times a month). We replace them with good quality aftermarket rotors and the problem does not come back. You can not turn it out because the rust pits are too deep to get rid of all of it and it will return quickly. I have even seen a TSB stating that GM has upgraded to a harder brake pad so it will wear the rust away as it forms.
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Thanks for the advice. I'm not the first owner and didn't buy it where I have it serviced. It's still under original factory warranty so I'll push the safety angle and try to get new pads and rotors, but I'll settle for turned rotors. Anyone know of the best aftermarket replacement rotors and pads?
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I'd swear you had taken a picture of my rotors! Mine looked exactly the same. I replaced the sh$$ OEM pads with Wagner Thermo Quiets, and let them "resurface" the rotors. Now the entire rotor is in contact with the pad. BTW, the OEM pads were wearing all ****-eyed. I've since replaced the rotors too. My concern with resurfacing your rotors, is that in doing so, they'll warp easier.