2003 BMW 325 Rotors

2003 BMW 325
110,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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BUJAMAN
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The shop I have used for all work so far on this car says that it is standard to replace the rotors everytime you replace the discs......is this a common practice? My local mechanic I have used for all other vehicles over the past 15 years disagrees.
Feb 8, 2010 at 3:16 PM
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BLUELIGHTNIN6
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rotors and disc is the same term..i'm assuming you mean replace the rotor everytime you have the pads replaced.. and no that is not common practice, that is a waste of money and time. only replace the rotors if they have become damaged or worn out (i.e warped, worn thin...) . rotors wear out much, much slower than the pads themselves.
Apr 9, 2021 at 10:13 AM
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