Needing New Brakes at 4mm?

[mcomet]

I don't know what they charge but you might want to try Michael Stead Porsche up in Walnut Creek if you want to stick with a dealer. Tell em I sent you. That said I might do my own front brakes myself here soon. Unlike your dealer saying to change early at 4mm I suspect they will tell you to wait until you hit the limit of 2.5mm or so when the sensor lights activate to save you money. a full pad should be around 10mm.

Btw does anyone have any pictures or info on how to properly measure the rotors? I have a digital caliper/micrometer. I assume the wheels have to come off for this? I know I will need brakes but I am concerned if I DIY then I won't know if rotors are bad...

[Topless]

Originally Posted by mcomet

Btw does anyone have any pictures or info on how to properly measure the rotors? I have a digital caliper/micrometer. I assume the wheels have to come off for this? I know I will need brakes but I am concerned if I DIY then I won't know if rotors are bad...

Often you can just reach through the wheel to measure rotor minimum thickness with your mic. The minimum runout is normally stamped on the rotor hat. If they are close to min. I always change them. I generally change the rotors every other pad change. A set of cheapie Balo rotors is about $120 while OEM Zimmermans are about $180/pr. Fresh pads and rotors are sweet!

[Jaxonalden]

A $200 oil change? I guess they top the windshield washer fluid off with Perrie?

This is a good reminder why I do all my own maintenance.