09-29-2020, 04:38 PM | #1 |
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Do I really need new pads with new discs?
Got Porterfield R4-S front and rear currently, need new front discs so got a pair of Textars. The front pads have 11mm left on them which, to me, seems plenty. They're 2 years old but still seem fine.
Why should I change the perfectly fine pads with the new discs?
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09-30-2020, 04:05 PM | #6 |
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Thanks, I just like the pads I have and don't see anything wrong with them. I was hoping to get two sets of pads out of a set of discs but that's not the case. I wasn't planning on using the same pads again, they're difficult to get here in the UK but if I don't have to think about new pads then I won't!
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10-02-2020, 06:54 AM | #7 |
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Pads are always to be replaced when fitting new discs! It is not because of thickness, but because of wear pattern.
https://www.clickmechanic.com/blog/s...y-brake-discs/ Besides that, the cost of pads is usually small in comparison to the price of discs (and labour). And there is no additional labour for replacing the pads either, once you go for new discs.
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10-02-2020, 08:40 AM | #9 |
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I'd echo Skyhigh there, it's not just because pads are normally worn out when its time to do the discs, but because of the shape of the pad surface after they are worn.
Worn pads will match the disc surface, but may not make maximum contact with new disc surface. If the pads don't need replacing, can the discs be kept a bit longer until the pads are a little more worn? If discs have to be replaced, I'd strongly advise doing the pads too.
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10-10-2020, 12:17 PM | #12 |
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A used pad is never 100% even, even if it appears so.
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I think you should do a bit more research because the pads a definetly only half of the price of one disk. Brembo pads shouldn't be more than 50Pounds p.e.
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10-10-2020, 12:40 PM | #14 |
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The Porterfields I have aren't cheap, nor are the other options I'm looking at. I got a bargain on the Textar discs at £100 a corner
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10-11-2020, 10:04 AM | #15 |
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If the old rotors caused uneven wear on the pads then I would replace. I would inspect the pads and make the call. I don't know that specific pad but pads can be aggressive enough to score the rotor surface if it's uneven and you might be back to square one in a few miles down the road. Trump 2020
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