Turn or Replace rotors?

So after 190k miles I thought for sure I'd need to replace the rotors. Turns out they measured 21.9mm and 22.0 respectively with a min thickness of 20mm.

New rotors at $70 ea, measured 22.0. I was stunned honestly.

So after 14 years of duty, my gut says to still replace. I have a place resurfacing the old ones now. I'll see how much they took off but, stopping being of huge importance and all...

What are your thoughts of using a 14 year old, rode hard rotor?

 

At those miles, I'd replace.
Check am-autoparts I got rotors and oe style ceramic pads for $85 delivered.

 

If they aren't giving you a vibration or braking issues I would say just replace the pads and be on your way.
On my 2nd gen
I bought from auto zone out here on the west coast and would buy the lifetime ceramic pads. When they get low, go buy a new set and install them. Then return the others for your money back on them because they are lifetime.

 

I'm at 187,000 on my Tacoma. Rotors have been turned twice. They will need to be replaced next time, but that should get me well over 200,000 miles. If it ain't broke don't fix it. Apparently it must cost a lot more to get them turned in some places, but around here I can have them taken off, turned and put back on for less than just buying 1 rotor. Not including labor, shipping or taxes.

 

I never turn rotors on any of my vehicles any longer. Turning isn’t inexpensive in my area, so getting new ones is only marginally more expensive. When I did turn them, I always felt like they warped within about 10k miles and I needed to replace them then.

 

$20 per rotor here for turning. Not bad but rotors are cheap, even OEM.

After some thought, I went new. Mostly safety, I have small kids. Can’t let $140 get in the way of a little piece of mind. Hell at least I know they’re good for 14 years.

I bought all OEM parts from Toyota Dallas. I ordered last week two Toyota remanufactured calipers ($100 each after core return) as my seals were toast and had been for some time. And Toyota pads. All new under all four corners. Drums/shoes/cylinders were done last summer.

 

I thought about that, thinner rotors won’t dissipate heat as well and could crap the bed.

 

Me I just put on new rotors with new pads

Then bed the pads go to go for another year

 

I have to wonder what is wrong with my brakes. I have a 2004. The brakes were done by the dealer at 60,000 miles. The truck now has 171,000 on it and about 6 months ago when I had the tires rotated the shop told me that my brakes were fine. It has always gotten a lot of highway driving though since it was new.

 

get new...and you can probably get them much cheaper at advanceauto and using a coupon that's easily findable online

 

what is the problem you are mentioning? you are confused why your brakes have lasted 100K?
Ive replaced brakes that a cust burnt through in under 50K but most of the time they seem to last about 70K to 90K.

 

Likely nothing, operationally, if they stop well

Maybe. I prefer to at least look/measure myself. But it's possible.

That's the secret. As well as driver habits. Most folks with premature wear have poorly serviced systems or a poorly calibrated 'foot'.

Always be sure the rear drums are being inspected and serviced/adjusted (if needed) as well. Not only do they tend to be ignored, they have a huge role in overall stopping power. Not to mention extending the life of the front brakes.

 

I should have put a "smiley face" at the end. I was kidding. I'm well aware of these Toyota brakes lasting a very long time. Especially with mostly highway driving as I do and my dad, the original owner, did. It's gotten off-roaded regularly since it was new but nothing extreme. At least not until I bought it at 119,000 miles and I only "thrashed" it when I first got it and not very often. It's a daily driver.

I will add that 110,000 miles (now 111,000+) since the brake job it had at 60,000 does show some really impressive longevity for Taco brakes when used properly.

 

Where are you folks buying your brake parts? My Tacoma will never get that mileage on rotors or at least Km’s up here in Canada. I’m due for a break job and this time I’m planning on overhauling both front and rear. I will say that I still have my original rear brake shoes on my 1st Gen. with 400,000km’s that’s about 260k miles.

Can you folks let me know where to buy brake kits or components ? I usually go through my dealer for original manufacturer conponenets.

Just seeking some advice from you. Thanks In advance.

 

Oem brakes are always good, Akabona(im misspelling that) is a good after market brand I have used, another good aftermarket one is textar they are more expensive though.

 

I am to the point I pretty much use Napa Ultra Premium Brake parts.

I never had any problems

Local any problems returns are no problem