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.

 

I fully agree with the spirit of your post but if I could offer one amendment to it that I would not suggest waiting to see if the rotor is UNDER minimum thickness in deciding whether to add new pads with them.

You then be starting a brand new set of pads on a rotor that is already at or close to minimum thickness.

I personally suggest 50% greater than minimum thickness in adding new pads.

 

I picked up a new set of pads and rotors (knowing the pads needed to be changed went ahead and got slotted and cross drilled rotors) How difficult is the process to swap the rotors?

 

Very very simple.

 

I took my car to a local tire shop to save a few bucks but they managed to not be able to reset the codes (not sure if they put it in 'brake service' etc.) - which cost me another trip to an Alfa service center (and more $$) ;-(.

 

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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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.

My dealership did brake pads without doing the rotors. No issues

 

I do my own work.
If you plan to wait until the day you decided to work on the car, you will be disappointed and unhappy. if you buy your brake parts ahead of time, there will be no issues.
Ordered from Rock Auto and EBC, and just bought the Gates belt at O'reillies.

 

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.

 

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.

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