Change Pads Too?

[JonesnSince78]

Hi Folks,

First, thanks to the RennTech crew and community for a great website and forum. It has been a tremendous resource in pre-purchase research.

My question... New to me 99 C2 Cab, US 6-speed. Previous owner had new brake pads installed about 300 miles ago, but left the old rotors in. Rotors are at or below min thickness and heavily scored. I will be replacing the rotors this week. Should the newish pads be replaced as well? I assume they have taken on the profile of the rotors' scoring and wonder if this will invite uneven wear on the new rotors?

Thanks!

[Loren]

I think you are going to have to look at the pads to determine whether they can be reused. If there are deep scores already then I wouldn't reuse them.

With both new rotors and used (or new pads) you will have some bedding in to do. Maybe a little longer with used pads.

[jmj996]

Hi Folks,

First, thanks to the RennTech crew and community for a great website and forum. It has been a tremendous resource in pre-purchase research.

My question... New to me 99 C2 Cab, US 6-speed. Previous owner had new brake pads installed about 300 miles ago, but left the old rotors in. Rotors are at or below min thickness and heavily scored. I will be replacing the rotors this week. Should the newish pads be replaced as well? I assume they have taken on the profile of the rotors' scoring and wonder if this will invite uneven wear on the new rotors?

Thanks!

With heavy scoring, reusing the current pads will create a difference in the amount of stopping power on each side during the break-in period. Under heavy braking, your car could even pull to one side depending on how significant the scoring is/was from side-to-side. You can do it, but there is some risk involved.

[JonesnSince78]

Loren and John,

Thanks for the replies. You confirmed what my gut is telling me. I'll spend the money for new pads.