[jderrick]

Hey,
Brakes got checked today and I'm getting some new pads. I've been having no problem with my brakes (99 Camry) but the pads have gotten thin. I understand that while I'm at it, I need to get the rotors turned/replaced. Is that correct? Is there any harm if I do the pads first myself and then later have the rotors turned?

Take Care,
John

 

[zppeacock]

If the rotor have bad wear or grooves in them it could wear your new pads weird. New rotors these days are pretty cheap, I would just do it all while your doing the pads.

 

[Mike Gerber]

It is advisable to get new rotors or turn the old ones when installing new pads. The pads will seat better to a new or turned rotor surface. It is also advisable to do this when the pads are first installed, not later.

Mike

 

[jderrick]

Thanks a ton! And is it typically cheaper to pay someone to turn them than to replace them myself?

 

[BMR]

Thanks a ton! And is it typically cheaper to pay someone to turn them than to replace them myself?

Around here it costs about $15 per rotor to have them turned, Vs about $100 each for new ones.

 

[Tom 2000]

I had the rotors turned about a year ago at the local parts store. They charged $12 per rotor.

I replaced rotors a few times on various cars, I've always gotten Brembo Blank rotors them from the Tire Rack.

For a 1999 4-cyl Camry, it looks like they are $40 each.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resu...autoModel=Camry+LE&autoYear=1999&autoModClar=

 

[Mike Gerber]

The cheap rotors (made in China) are around $30 each at places like Pep Boys.

Mike

 

[deenseth]

I am also in need of new brake pads and rotors for Camry 1999, CE 4cl. I checked on ebay and the cheapest set are around $60. I am thinking about spending a bit more for better quality equipment but don't' know which one to choose or where I should buy them.

My budget is around $100 for the whole set.

Should I get ceramic or semi-metallic?

Thanks,