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pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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I just noticed that one of my truck's front brake rotors is getting grooved pretty bad. At 4600 miles! The other rotor looks OK. I have never seen this on any of my vehicles at such low mileage. Not even at 90k miles! Are these rotors junk, or what? Would warranty cover it? I want this crap replaced, not turned. Will dealer do it? Any recommendations for better quality aftermarket rotors/pads?

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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My rotors lasted 160K miles on my 2000 Sierra Z71.

I'd guess something got between the pad and rotor or there was an issue with the brake pad somehow.

 

That won't usually be covered under warranty.

 

OEM brake parts are perfectly fine for these trucks, I recently replaced everything with Powerslot rotors and Hawk brake pads from www.buybrakes.com because they were a little cheaper then my cost for OEM parts.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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My rotors lasted 160K miles on my 2000 Sierra Z71.

I'd guess something got between the pad and rotor or there was an issue with the brake pad somehow.

 

That won't usually be covered under warranty.

 

OEM brake parts are perfectly fine for these trucks, I recently replaced everything with Powerslot rotors and Hawk brake pads from www.buybrakes.com because they were a little cheaper then my cost for OEM parts.

 

 

 

 

Hate to jump the thread, but I would really like to know how you like the Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads. I am looking to upgrade my Yuk and wanted to know if you really could feel any difference?

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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I'll ask my local dealer. GM warranty I believe covers adjustments and all defects, even on wearable items within something like first 12 months/7500 miles. This includes brakes, tires, alignment, wipers, and engine belts.

pm26 Senior Enthusiast

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My rotors lasted 160K miles on my 2000 Sierra Z71.

 

 

 

 

Well, that was back in 2000. They may have been using much better quality brake parts back then. i know a guy with a 1996 Impala SS with about 120k miles and still very serviceable original brake pads on original rotors.
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I did some forum searching and found this thread:unhappy truck owner

 

Almost the same problem as mine occurring at almost identical mileage. Which leads me to believe that late model GM truck rotors are crap. It's that simple.

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My rear rotors were completely rusted on the surface @ 15K miles. Dealer machined the rotors and installed new brake pads under warranty.

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My rotors lasted 160K miles on my 2000 Sierra Z71.

I'd guess something got between the pad and rotor or there was an issue with the brake pad somehow.

 

That won't usually be covered under warranty.

 

OEM brake parts are perfectly fine for these trucks, I recently replaced everything with Powerslot rotors and Hawk brake pads from www.buybrakes.com because they were a little cheaper then my cost for OEM parts.

 

 

 

 

Hate to jump the thread, but I would really like to know how you like the Powerslot rotors and Hawk pads. I am looking to upgrade my Yuk and wanted to know if you really could feel any difference?

 

 

 

 

So far so good, no squealing.

They stop great. Better then OEM, not sure, but I'm happy

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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I did some forum searching and found this thread:unhappy truck owner

 

Almost the same problem as mine occurring at almost identical mileage.  Which leads me to believe that late model GM truck rotors are crap.  It's that simple.

 

 

 

It isn't that simple, because a few people had a problem, they are all crap?

 

Hit your dealer and let us know what they say :ughdance:

gmcjoe Senior Enthusiast

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My rear rotors were completely rusted on the surface @ 15K miles.  Dealer machined the rotors and installed new brake pads under warranty.

 

 

 

All OEM type rotors show rust on them at some point or another, Hell, new cars and trucks on the dealer lot can show rust on the rotors, that isn't a problem.

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My 2004 has 65k on the orginal pads & rotors. Not that crappy IMHO.... The rotors are NOT stainless steel and will get surface rust on them if they sit for a couple of days and it rains.

nitro882 Enthusiast

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My 06 z71 has 15k on it and no grooves in the rotors at all. Id say over 60% of those miles are towing my boat too.

 

So they arent all crap.

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My 06 z71 has 15k on it and no grooves in the rotors at all. Id say over 60% of those miles are towing my boat too.

 

So they arent all crap.

 

 

 

 

My 98 1500 2wd had warped rotors within 3000 miles. Turned by dealer under warranty. Lasted another 2000 before pulsating started again. Had aftermarket rotors installed by an independent shop and no further problems up to 24,000 when I traded it in.

 

Traded the 98 in on a 2000 S-10. Rotors warped within 7000 miles. Dealer turned them and warped again within about 3000. Same drill, had shop put on aftermarket rotors, no further problems.

 

My 2001 Z-71 I bought used, had warped rotors by 30,000. Went to aftermarket again, no problems. My shop (experienced techs) said the OEMs were very thin and warped easily.

 

Now have a new 2006 Z-71 GMC. At 5200 miles, so far so good. I had brake problems with my wife's Malibu, warped at 25,000. Aftermarket rotors cured it for another 20,000 miles. Traded it for a 2006 Honda Accord. I bet my brake problems with my wife's car are over!

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