2003 Trailblazer with 52,000 when shold it need new break pads and rotors?
heldrasil
1/8/2008 2:34:57 PM
Today I had my rear replaced at 62,000 and the rotors were fine, pads were almost gone though. The front was fine though. Sorry for your misfortune. I have a 2003 LT if that helps.
2004LTGUYANDGIRL
1/9/2008 8:30:19 AM
normally on a vehicle, the front brakes wear out first. my trailblazer has 4 wheel disk brakes. i havent replaced them yet and i have 65,000
it all depends on what type of driving you do( do you drive through hills alot? or tow a trailer? or do you drive on a flat road to and from work?) theese are some factors as to when you should replace brake pads.
brake rotors usually last 3 brake jobs. they have to be re-surfaced every time you get new pads. that usually comes with the service, or if you know someone that can do brakes a shop will turn them for around 10-20 bucks per rotor
if your rotors are too thin, then your looking at 35-55 bucks per rotor depending on what model trailblazer you have
dont just change brakes because you think you have alot of miles, do it when the pads start screeching but before they start grinding or you will need to buy new rotors
i hope this was enough help for you as i do my own brakes and worked for midas in the past
Michelin_Man
2/25/2008 11:00:39 AM
We have 130K on our 2003 and pads and rotors have been done twice. It is the only complaint I have about it! Besides gas milage....
rbarrios
3/12/2008 9:19:19 AM
I have an 03 LS.
I now have 120,900 miles- and still on factory rotors. never been turned. no pulsating.
The front pads were changed at about 77,000 with about 20% life left. Im guessing in the next 20K miles the fronts will need to be changed again.
the rears still had lots of life left when I looked at them about 10,000 miles ago.
I live in Los Angeles.
If you live in salted road country- your rotors will not last as long- as Ive seen pics of rotors from those areas....
