Front Brakes and Rotors Damage Question in 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager

MOUNTAIN123PEAK

MEMBER
1998 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
6 CYL
FWD
AUTOMATIC

Hi,

I have a 1998 Plymouth Grand Voyager and I was wondering how I could decide whether or not the front brake pads only (not the front brake rotors) need to be replaced? I want to avoid a costly brake job, so could I have the brake pads replaced and leave the rotors in place? How can I tell whether either one, or both, of the brakes and the brake rotors need replacement? Also, does the extent to which the front brake rotors get damaged depends mainly on the brake shoes, or depends mainly on other factors such as weather conditions?

Please let me know. Thanks.

2 Replies

KHLOW2008

MECHANIC
41,815 POSTS

If the rotors are smooth with no uneven wear and you do not have any vibrations of steering wheel while depressing the brake pedal slightly at high speed, most likely you do not need to replace the rotors.

Howeve the rotor thickness have to be measured to check if they are within specs.

Rotors wears off or gets damaged mostly due to the pads and driving conditions. Weather does not afffect much unless vehicle is rarely used allowing rust to build up on the rotor surface.

Rotors should be replaced as a set, either front or rear.