Re-bed or turn rotors before replacing pads?

[Knowa]

The oem pads on my car finally got down to replacement levels and I ended up getting some Z26 pads. I'm also definitely getting the vibration from pad deposits so I am not sure what my next course of action should be. My question is which of these do I need to do:

1. Re-bed my current rotors with my stock pads on, drive home, let them cool and then put the z26 pads on
2. Have my rotors turned ever so slightly by a local shop to remove pad deposits
3. Just buy new rotors and do rotors and pads at the same time
4. Just put the new Z26 pads on without re-bedding or turning

Any help or opinions would be appreciated.

 

[bfglitch]

I'm no expert by any means. But I'd probably at the least do option 2, especially if there's enough life left on the rotors. Otherwise if you're willing to drop some more money option 3 is preferred.

I'd definitely avoid option 4.

You could try option 1 but you're probably better off with 2 or 3.

 

[Knowa]

If I decided to just get new rotors, what would be recommended if it's just a daily driver? OEMs?

 

[StingertimeNC]

I assume OEM would be expensive. I would just get DBA T3 4000 series rotors. You'll be happy you did! Basically what I'm thinking is that a good aftermarket Rotor will probably be cheaper than OEM. That being said, if oem is less than say $700 or so for a whole set of rotors, they will probably be fine for a daily, especially with decent pads.

 

[Knowa]

Looks like I can get OEM rotors from kiaparts.com for $580 shipped. JEGS which is local to me in Columbus has Front and Rear drilled and slotted Powerstops for $511 out the door.

 

[MerlintheMad]

If your OEM rotors are fine, and you have enough pad left to rebed them, see if that clears up the vibration first: if so, then put the new pads on and bed them. If the vibration persists after rebedding the old OEM pads, then you can surface the OEM rotors before putting on the new pads. If the bedding works, you're good to go; if bedding doesn't work, or the OEM rotors are questionable at all, then you shell out the bucks for new rotors. (I am describing how to save money.)

 

[stoopid]

The Powerstop pads are probably slightly more aggressive compound than the OE pads. During the bedding process for the powerstops you'll remove any buildup from the old pads.

Clean the rotors with some high grade brake cleaner while you have access.

After I had the powerstops installed I did the standard bedding process (instructions included with the pads). The slight vibration I had went away. It hasn't returned in most situations, but still do get a slight vibration on long downhill braking. I'm thinking one of the rotors is just slightly warped or there's still a tiny bit of deposits on one or more of the rotors.

 

[Grazilla]

Just save yourself time and some money. I just replaced front pads and rotors (Bendix) stuff for 200 bucks, did it myself. Easy job, if you have a little mechanical skills. No wobble at all. Should be good, Bendix great old trusted brand. Wasn't going to use oem stuff that went bad in the first place! Lol

 

[Knowa]

Small update, JEGs emailed me after I placed my order that my rotors were delayed until 11/1. Product page says ships 8/3. Powerstop rotors, DBA and R1 rotors seem to be out of stock basically everywhere