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Brake rotors

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#1 ·
My 2003 Sedona has about 75k miles.

I am noticing a noise coming from the front when the brakes are applied. The pads have been replaced recently, so I know its not them. However, from what I've been reading, its more likely the rotors are finally warping after all this time and should be replaced. Replacing the pads has been cake for me, but I'm wondering if the rotors are something else. Is this a fairly easy DIY job, or should I leave it to the shop?
 
#3 ·
That sort of depends. Did you properly seat the pads when you installed them? If you don't do the right break in procedure, they make noises and not work as well as they should. You can google how to properly break in pads, but it basically involves heating them up and letting them cool down the first few times instead of just driving around like normal.

The rotors aren't anything special on the Sedonas. On the GQ's, 2 bolts hold the caliper on, then 2 more screws on the rotor holding it to the hub.
 
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