Rotors

I have a 2012 and I just had my break pads replaced at 62,000mi. Should I go ahead and get the rotors replaced as well?

 

Since you have so many miles on them, you should replace them with new pads. So if you are replacing pads replace rotors as well.
Also remember, rule is that you always replace pads when you replace rotors.

 

Did the shop inspect the rotors and say they needed to be replaced?

 

That isn't a rule, it's a guideline. At that mileage, likely you will need rotors but if you replace pads at, say 30K miles, you may not have to. It would depend on the width of the rotors or if they have any sign of pitting or grooves.

 

I got the truck certified-used at 28,000. This is the first time I have replaced anything on the truck. Just trying to keep up with maintenance so I can get my 300k out of the truck (like I dreamed when I got it

 

Yes, the shop recommended I replace them. "Too thin to te-surface."

 

Re-surface

 

Then yes, you should replace them. As the rotors get thinner, they get hotter easier, and require more braking force to stop the same distance as new rotors.

 

That's what they all say these days. Good way to turn a $200 brake job into a $500-600 job.

 

Disc brakes work by changing kinetic energy to heat energy which is then sucked up by the metal mass of the rotor, then air cooled to be ready again. If you turn your rotors, you're loosing metal mass that sucks up the heat, reducing brake performance. Same holds true for slotting/drilling rotors.

 

You can replace them now yourself for under $100 and peace of mind. Or possibly keep the old ones until they start warping and wearing the new pads unevenly. Better to do it now.

 

If you are doing them yourself, maybe. If not, then no, you are a little too late if you have already had your pads replaced. Now you are paying twice as much for someone to rip everything apart all over again just to replace rotors.
You should do it at the same time to avoid paying double for labor.