I own a 1995 EF Ford Falcon, has done just over 100 thou kms. I was midly amused when I pulled off the front wheels to replace the existing brake pads to find the rotors worn nearly all the way thru, along with 20% left on the existing brake pads, explaining the very long brake pedal.
I am replacing the whole lot, obviously, as the existing brake setup is very noisy and inefficient, with aftermarket discs and pads.
My question is about the bearings, do they need to be replaced, or can the existing ones be retained? Or, is it something that can only be determined when you pull them off the car to have a look? Everyone acknowledges the existing copper filled brake pads wear the front rotors something horrid, but noone can give me a straight answer about the bearings.... they dont have any obvious signs of having problems, ie vibration or noise.
Any info would be much appreciated....... cheers.
I am replacing the whole lot, obviously, as the existing brake setup is very noisy and inefficient, with aftermarket discs and pads.
My question is about the bearings, do they need to be replaced, or can the existing ones be retained? Or, is it something that can only be determined when you pull them off the car to have a look? Everyone acknowledges the existing copper filled brake pads wear the front rotors something horrid, but noone can give me a straight answer about the bearings.... they dont have any obvious signs of having problems, ie vibration or noise.
Any info would be much appreciated....... cheers.