When to replace rotors?

[Humvee21]

At what thickness should we replace rotors? I'm on 60k miles now and I haven't checked the brakes yet but I am wanting to upgrade my pads for a better brake feel. Just wondering if I should do the rotors too or can I save my money for now?

I'm not big baller like you guys with the R1 Concepts upgrades...

 

[MatMan]

Do your brakes pulse or shudder when you brake hard above 45mph?

 

[Humvee21]

Do your brakes pulse or shudder when you brake hard above 45mph?

No, brakes still work great. Just want them to be slightly better for the oh shit moments

 

[Mick VT]

min thickness spec is usually cast into the rotor. Most shops these days seem to want to just change them with the pads

 

[MatMan]

I changed mine at 65k and at the same time did braided steel lines and wow, what a difference. Personally one of my favorite maintenance upgrades next to bfg ko2s.

If you've pushed the truck hard you know the brakes fade a bit which is unnerving.

 

[Black Lab]

Where did you get the braided brake lines? I'm thinking about replacing the pads & rotors on the front end, shopping around for best quality:$$$ . Might also swap out the brake line & fluids

 

[Ironhorse07]

Most of the rotors these days don't allow enough thickness to turn so I usually replace when I do a brake job.

 

[btkeenan]

Just replaced all 4 rotors and pads. They were cracking from the salt and ice over 3 years on the east coast. Now its out west so expect them to last longer.

 

[beemerman]

Front rotors minimum thickness is 32 millimeters
Rear rotors minimum thickness is 23 millimeters

 

[fjcoop]

Replace them when you think it's time to turn them