Opinions on these Lexus rotors


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Old 07-06-16, 12:29 PM
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Opinions on these Lexus rotors

Hi folks –

These are pictures of my left rear rotor (2004 Lexus). I know I need new rear pads (the front pads done last year). 37K miles on car and put on about 2,500 per year. Just wondering if I need new rotors with the pads.

If I close my eyes and run my fingernail across the rotor I don’t feel any grooves. But with the close up pictures I sure see grooves(especially in the 3rd pic). Car drives fine and I don’t feel anything abnormal with braking.

Can you tell anything from the pictures?

Any opinions would be greatly appreciated!







 
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Old 07-06-16, 12:42 PM
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Well about $50-60 each for aftermarket replacements, so not terribly expensive. I can tell you the rotors on my wrecker probably look a lot worse and I don't have any problems.
 
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Old 07-06-16, 12:46 PM
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They look fine.. I replaced pads on rotors that were really grooved.. As long as the rotors are not warped I would just add pads..
 
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Old 07-06-16, 12:49 PM
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I normally have mine turned, as long as they're thick enough to allow that any longer....
 
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Old 07-06-16, 12:58 PM
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Replace the pads and don't worry. Those small grooves will not affect performance.
 
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Old 07-06-16, 05:01 PM
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Thanks guys for your responses. Appreciate it!!
 
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Old 07-06-16, 08:03 PM
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i would replace or have them machined. look at the where the rust meets the used portion on the inside ring, you see that shinny raised lip? that will cause noise with your new pads. if you look at your old pads you will see them curved at the edges. it will only get worse as they wear.
 
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Old 07-07-16, 08:25 AM
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OK thanks for your input iceman. Didn't notice that.
 
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Old 07-07-16, 01:20 PM
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No it won't. Done quite a few times on Lexi.
Or, if you really want to be particular about this, take a rasp and shave pad edge off or take to grinder and bavle it. Though I never ever had to.
What you do NOT want to do is to put ceramic pads onto a Toyota rotor. Something in the metal, they start rubbing. Very annoying rub-rub-rub right before complete stop. Mid price semi mets do just fine.
 
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Old 07-08-16, 06:58 AM
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I had to take the car in for state inspection so I let the guys there put on the pads. I didn’t mention anything about rotors and they didn’t suggest doing anything with the rotors – and those guys are real picky. So I guess they figured they were OK.

Thanks for the help guys. Learned a few things.
 
 

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