Brake Change Question.

[duffy1298]

Hey guys, I recently bought an 05 f250 and am just kinda tuning it up. new brakes are a must. Just curious as to whether or not I should replace my rotors or not. I keep reading about everyone saying they just replace their rotors instead of cut them. The grooving seems minimal and I haven't measured their thickness yet, but they seem fine.
So question #1: Is it necessary to replace rotors every brake job? (God I hope not)
#2: I cant find a single person that says they bleed their brakes after they're done. Is it un-necessary if you just open the cap on the master cylinder and depress your pistons slowly?
I appreciate anyone that'd like to help cure my ignorance. Thank You.

 

[DaveBen]

If you don't open the hydraulic system, then you do not need to bleed them. If you add brake fluid you do not need to bleed them. I only change the rotors when they are warn down to nothing. In my next rotor change I am going to use Frozen Rotors. They are frozen in Liquid Nitrogen to make them almost indestructible. They stop better too. High Performance Brake Pads and Brake Rotors - Frozen Rotors is one company.

Dave

 

[sbiggi]

Brake fluid is what, like $15 for a decent fluid? I'd flush it out if you dont know that last time it was done.

 

[BIG JOE]

In my next rotor change I am going to use Frozen Rotors. They are frozen in Liquid Nitrogen to make them almost indestructible. They stop better too. High Performance Brake Pads and Brake Rotors - Frozen Rotors is one company.

Dave

I did the entire Frozen Rotor brake system assemblies.. All Around.. and couldn't agree more, with the Above.

They Are Awesome.

 

[iracemine]

I changed my brake pads like 3 times before I put on new rotors. Never got them cut and they never warped. But the groves only got worse. So I just bought TOP OF THE LINE napa rotors and they warped like a mother trucker, and still are. I bleed my brakes every year in my truck. Brake fluid absorbs moisture from/through the hoses and the moisture sits in the fluid caroding and rusting your brake parts and lines. So no you dont have to bleed them when you do a brake job, but just get ready to start changing out parts and brake lines later instead. IMO its insainly easy to bleed brakes. I bleed my race car brakes twice in a event day and right before the event itself. Yes its for a different reason but still easy. My gf is pretty good at the pedal rhythm now. I second the frozen rotors since I have never heard one complaint except the price.

 

[duffy1298]

well guys. my new brakes are on. ford pads and i cut the rotors. very very minimal cutting was needed for my rotors to be nice and smooth. i very much appreciate the advice as i am BRAND NEW to these forums. ill be buying those frozen rotors as necessary. i love my superduty and am glad to be a part of the brotherhood. take care