Front Brake Rotors?

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2012 TOYOTA HIGHLANDER
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6 CYL
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100,000 MILES

Front brake rotors have half-moon grooves on both sides that look the same.

Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 AT 7:41 AM

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KEN L

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Yes, this is normal, it helps with the cooling of the brakes. Are you having a problem, do you need to know how to change them out with the pads? If so, I have included the instructions for the brakes in the diagram below. Check out the diagrams (below). Please let us know if you need anything else to get the problem fixed.

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Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 AT 10:28 AM

SQM

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Hello,

I think you are mentioning the groves that help with cooling.
So that is completely normal.
Let me know if you have any specific concerns.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-front-brake-pads-and-rotors-fwd

Thank you.

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Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 AT 10:29 AM

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Thanks, also when applying brakes I hear a little grind at the end of stopping. Maybe need new pads.

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Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 AT 12:31 PM

KEN L

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Yes, that is common. Here is the part number for the front pads:

Front Pads 044650E010 $104.50.
Rear Pads 044660E020 $67.50.

Let me know if you have problems and I can help.

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Sunday, July 3rd, 2022 AT 12:35 PM

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