06/19/2026
Should rotors and brake pads be replaced together? YES! And that's a double YES! for severe duty applications. Putting new pads on old rotors can cause performance, safety and longevity issues in addition to increasing the chance for brake fade, vibration and noise. Sliding pins should also be inspected and re-greased with the right lubricant. In this picture you will see a severe example of this exact scenario. This new to us customer came in with multiple complaints about the brakes on his truck stating "I just had them replaced". The shop he had been taking his truck to for years clearly had been simply "pad slapping" the truck, installing new set after new set on old rotors. Only about a third of this latest set of pads was actually contacting the rotor. The pads also appeared to be unbranded, likely an Amazon special. At Stett's Diesel Trucks we do not and will not cut corners, if you want the job done right the first time.. give us a call.
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