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jeb_hoge t1_jasfi86 wrote

For rear brakes...I think I've heard that a lot before. Rears generally are smaller/thinner rotors and I don't think they can be turned (meaning shaved down to even them out) like front rotors can. In fact, as I think about it, I think I'd be more concerned if a shop tried to convince you it was okay to go without replacing the rear rotors. Do you really want to possibly compromise your brakes?

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FalloutRip t1_jasb2wo wrote

If you're talking about Brown's I've generally had very good service there without being upsold, which is pretty uncommon for dealers. That said, it's absolutely not true that the rotors MUST be replaced with the pads - pads wear out much faster than rotors.

However, given your car is 8-9 years old if the rotors have not been changed before it is definitely possible they are close to end of life and worth changing now. It can't hurt to get a second opinion from another shop.

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