Hi, I've got an 06 toyota solara 138k miles. Was looking to change my brake pads, most likely some good Powerstop pads, my mechanic says I need to chnage my rotors as well, they look fine how would I know they are worn? He says for the cars age, those will meed to be changed, he claims they to have never been changed.
Do I need to change them because of age for safety or he trying to sell me stuff?
Thank you for yoir insights.
He says for the cars age, those will meed to be changed
If there's nothing wrong with them, they're not warped, pitted, too thin from being turned, etc., then age alone should not be an indication of their functionality.
At 138k miles it is logical to assume they might need to be changed due to being worn. Perhaps this is what he meant?
@hixster thank you for your response.
Perhaps he meant that, he just they don't seem to have ever been changed, and the car is about 17yrs old. He recommended I do for safety.
A guy I work with has a yaris with 260k miles on it, he has had it since new and never changed the rotors.
I felt the face of the rotor and they were fine, not rusted much, not warped. Some people are just easier on brakes than others I guess, I suggested he keep the rotors.
Feel the face of the rotor and see if it is smooth, or has grooves in it and decide for yourself. I would suggest Akebono pads though, they are easy on rotors and don't squeal.
@nlord thank you