[Supras] Brakes 2 cars

[Bob Schultz]

There is some logic in replacing the pads but it really is just a judgment
call.

If they are nearly new there is no problem and they will work fine.  You
might want to scuff the glaze off them...

The only real risk is if the pads are bonded or cracked the friction
material could come off.   Rare but I have seen it happen.

The last brake job I reused the rear pads... I couldn't see a difference in
the thickness.

BTW.  I had to replace all of the calipers on my 89.  3 of the pistons
worked fine but one was stuck and more importantly the housing had rusted
enough around the slide pin that they were frozen in place.

I guess I could have just cleaned them but they weren't that expensive and I
wasn't doing the job twice to save $40.00 on a caliper
 
Bob

-----Original Message-----
From: supras-bounces at supras.com [mailto:supras-bounces at supras.com] On Behalf
Of joe at wilmcd.com
Sent: Friday, December 08, 2006 4:11 PM
To: CA Jones
Cc: supras at supras.com
Subject: Re: [Supras] Brakes 2 cars

I don't know what the "right" thing is but...

1) I always replace pads when I replace rotors. (I never reuse pads)
2) Depends on if the rotor is smooth-ish. If it is I usually just throw
pads on it. They will wear to the surface of the rotor. At 39K it's
probably in  good enough shape to just throw new pads on.

Hope that helps.

-Joe Rushlow

> Hello all,
>
> I have two cars with brake issues. First is my supra.
> It shakes when it stops. It has good pads but the
> rotors need cut. My question on this one is: Do I need
> to replace the pads after getting the rotor cut if I
> want to ensure a smooth stop?
>
> The second is the 04 Camry. Stops smoothly. 39000
> miles on the original pads. I want to just toss on
> some new pads. Do I need to cut the rotors at the same
> time if I want continued smooth stops?
>
> Thanks
> Chris
> 88T Auto
>
>
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