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Brake Rotor Replacement

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#1 ·
Dealer recommends brake rotor replacement with every brake pad replacement. Is this something everyone does?

Land Rover recommends the same for the LR4, but I only replaced rotors every other brake job with no issue.
 
#14 ·
I'm having this set up installed today. Cheapest price I've found so far for rotors and pads for the QV. I'll let you know how it goes with them. Their from Top EuroMachine. They also go by Alpine Performance for some reason.

 
#8 ·
Dealer recommends brake rotor replacement with every brake pad replacement. Is this something everyone does?

Land Rover recommends the same for the LR4, but I only replaced rotors every other brake job with no issue.
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#2 ·
It has been discussed before...unfortunately, it has become industry standard, accepted and executed by every one. Even if you as a dealer to just replace the pads, some won't do it. You either have to do the job yourself or go to an independent mechanic. Beware, you need Mulstiecuscan installed (and some cables) to reset the brake message you will get when you install new pads.

I do this work myself, I don't usually change the rotors unless they're under minimum thickness or they have heat spots (warped), normally, there's no need to turn them either, just follow a solid seating procedure for the pads. Good luck.