Hello,
2014 VW Passat TDI SE with 18" Wheels Break Question
Being told by the dealership that the front driver's side rotor is warped so badly it cannot be turned, so recommend replacing front rotors and pads.
For the rear breaks they are saying they can turn/resurface the rotors, but that the pads have plenty of life so put the old pads back on.
Being told by a different dealership and another mechanic that VW and European rotors in general are not thick enough to be turned, so they do not recommend turning the rotors. Also being told that you should never use old pads on new rotors as they will not seat very well.
Which do you agree with? Are we at a point where both the front and rear need both new pads and rotors?
Do you know anyone in the Golden, CO area able to do this work at a reasonable price?
Thank you!
First do not trust anything a dealer tells you. Scotty has a video on this subject and he said that the only correct way is to replace the rotors and pads with new parts. Turning old rotors makes them too thin and subject to extreme warping. I would replace all with new parts, and certainly NOT at any dealer. By the way, the correct word is BRAKE.
@Doc thank you! Thanks also for the spelling correction!
Replace them with good aftermarket brake pads and rotors.
Thank you @yaser. Do you have an aftermarket suggestion?
You're welcome. Scotty recommend Akebono pads. For rotors, buy something decent, not the cheapest not the most expensive either.
@yaser thank you!
