1997 Honda Accord brake pads and rotors

73,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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CJC31867
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i need new brake pads. the rotors are not worn. do i still need to change the rotors too? they are still smooth and not warped.
Feb 21, 2008 at 8:15 AM
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MASTERTECHTIM
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those are called trapped rotors and are very very hard to replace. if your rotors are not pulsating, just replace the brake pads you will save yourself a lot of aggravation.
Feb 21, 2008 at 8:31 AM
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