[bhvrdr]

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.

 

[bhvrdr]

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.