A8L Brake pad replacement

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12-27-2009, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by A8LLover

I have a 04 A8L that needs 4 new sets of pads in the very near future. The shop I use and bought the car from is telling me that they need to replace the rotors at the same time. As of now I have yet to receive an answer as to why they would need to do this when I'm not grinding at all, this raises my suspicions somewhat. Although I have been happy with their work to this point.
My question is; Is there a good reason I would want to replace the rotors at the same time I replace the pads?

MAKE the shop SHOW YOU that yur rotors are either warped or below the wear limit. If they won't, STOP TAKING YOUR CAR THERE. Because they obviously see you as a money-bag$ who will fund their vacation plans for next year.

As I said, above, rotors wear. Eventually, yes, it WILL make perfect sense to replace them when the pads get replaced. When they are worn or warped is when that replacement becomes necessary. Not before, unless you like spending money just for the sake of spending it.