"wingbay" <wingbay1@comcast.net> wrote in message
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> Hi All:
> I took my car for brake service for my 98 Isuzu Rodeo 2WD. I asked
> about
> for the front wheel with disc brake. The mechanic told me since it is a
> 2WD.
> It requires to take out the bearing to re-surface the rotor. He said it is
> a
> must to re-surface the rotor, otherwise the new pad won't fit with the
> rotor
> and cause vibration. Then the price from orginailly quoted $120 becomes
> $240. Get double. I won't it everthing he said is correct. Wonder how much
> it will cost to do the re-surface for the rotor and replace pad in the
> fremont california area? Besides, it is a must to re-surface the rotor for
> new brake pad. If not, how much should it be? He said he won't warranty if
> I
> don't re-surface to rotor. Is it true it is a must? He makes me
> uncomfortable with the their service, but nothing else I can do except
> asking for expert comment.
>
> Thanks
> wingbay
>
>

Get a second opinion. Or better yet, pull a wheel yourself and look at
the rotors. Look for tiny grooves in them. Run your fingernail across the
groves to be sure they are deep and not just on the surface. Check both
sides.

Routine rotor replacement is not required. Unless you rode the old pads
too long, or as Seth mentioned, something got caught in between the pad and
rotor, (both situations should have caused audible scraping noises while
breaking), they should be fine.

As for the cost, if they actually have to pull the bearings, it's
probably about right. But it might be worth it to call around and see if
any break shops have the equipment that can refurace rotors while they are
on the car. Not sure if your cars rotors can be done that way, but it should
drop the cost quite a bit if they can.



Bob