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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 10:57 AM
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Default Replacing Rotors on my 2004 C5

I just bought 4 new Brembo, zinc coated, cross drilled rotors. The question is, do I need to replace the pads at the same time?
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The pads are OEM with 14,000 miles on them. They still have plenty of meat, but did not know how they would seat to the new rotors.
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Also does anyone have the web address to the directions to replace the rotors?
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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http://www.vbandp.com/instructions/h...t/97002-03.htm

Hope this link still works. Great site
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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Most recommend that you always use new pads on new rotors to make sure they seat, and bed properly.
You can use your old pads, but will not get maximum braking
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 07:52 PM
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They will bed in fine as long as they are not tapered due to caliper flex if you ran them hard like a track event.
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Old Nov 18, 2005 | 08:59 PM
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Why are you replacing the rotors so soon? Racing?
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