Ask to see the cracks
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Over $1k to replace my breaks! Ouch!
- Thread starter BIG WOOD
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bob vawter
Grassy Knoller
Yes..theres no core charge on drums so they should have them right there to show
You
Opps sorry Matt..back to dumb ass status!
You
Opps sorry Matt..back to dumb ass status!
Some of the newer aren’t recommending turning rotors anymore. Just discard with the brakes and install new.
Papa John
Lifetime Supportive Member
Drum brakes are easy with the right tools- but yeah, pads are easier.
I've been doing my own brakes for years! Saves me time and money.
I've been doing my own brakes for years! Saves me time and money.
Cleanworks
Moderator
I think a lot of newer vehicles have thinner rotors. I use to have a 1984 Mazda pick up and the rotors were massive compared to a 1990 Mazda I bought later on.
The Great Oz
Member
Likely needed to be replaced, although the "uncomfortable turning cracked drums" seems odd. No one would turn a cracked drum. (Rear drums crack from leaving the parking brake set while driving or setting the parking brake when the drums are hot from a lot of d
When it costs $35 to turn a rotor and they sell for $29... unless you're working on a super car, they're just cast iron. I routinely change rotors along with pads if the rotors are within ten bucks of the cost to turn. I also avoid the conversation with the smarmy brake shop tech.
I did see the cracks. It was all over the inside of the drums. I had to match up the parts at the supply store
I tried going local, but the Napa idiots didn't have the right parts that they delivered. They had 3 other different sizes, but not the one for the right truck. So I had to drive to a Mack Truck dealer an hour away to get it
Lee Stockwell
FOJL
I routinely get parts online, much better deal.
