[pocholin]

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.

 

[pocholin]

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.

One can take the wheel off and check the rotor's thickness without removing it. If wear is less than 1mm, it will be WELL within specs. After 26k miles on my quad, I've only seen 0.22mm wear, I'm close to needing new pads, thus, no need to replace rotors, IMO.

 

[pocholin]

I am considering buying and really want an opinion from someone who does their own work. I am in Alabama. Am I going to have a hard time finding parts vs an American made auto?

I agree with @GWRmotohead , order the parts ahead of time...months before you need them. This is an industry-wide issue, including American made autos. You can find great deals in the classified section, usually from people that upgrade. Finding parts for the Quad is slightly harder than the 4 cylinder, so there's that to consider as well.

 

[pocholin]

Oddly, the Chilton service manual shows shockingly thin minimum rotor thickness values. My Stelvio QV rear rotors has a discernible lip on the outside edge, but according to my digital brake micrometer, they are only 27.47mm thick, so well within normal tolerance per the attached. My QV has 31,750 miles.

The pads will likely need to be changed within a few thousand miles, but now I am questioning replacing the rotors with that service. It seems like the rotors could go another 20k miles before even getting close to the minimum thickness. I even purchased new rotors and pads just to have them ready for replacement and was planning to do the job soon, but clearly should hold off, I guess.

I did hold off on my first pad swap, I replaced the rear rotors on my second round 48-49k miles.