Time for New Brake pads

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Originally Posted by Desert Dan

Usually the front brakes wear out sooner than the rear brakes.
There is no need to replace the rear pads if they are still good.

I don't like turning the rotors unless they are scored.

I have to agree 100 %.
Hard to understand how the rears would be worn out the same time the fronts are worn out. The fronts do 70-80 percent of all the braking, and should at least twice as fast.
Fronts at 52K sounds about right. BUT...$530? Can't say if that is a good price of not, since I would do my own brake job. Hardest part is jacking up the front or rear and removing the damn heavy tires.

I also agree on the rotors. If they are not scored, or warped, do not turn, unless it is a finish turn just to remove any possible pad residue that might be on the rotor(s). Too many people have this philosophy of turning rotors in their heads, and usually, it is not required. GM has published hundreds of bulletins on NOT turning rotors if not required. Removing the metal mass will cause overheating to damage the rotors faster than if left at standard mass.

OEM pads are excellent, however, there could be others out there just as good. Raybestos, Warner, Bendix are three good name brands, but not sure if they make any for the H3. Also not sure at this time, what other vehicles might use the same pads. (I'll try and check tomorrow for ya.)

I would guess you can get the pads a lot cheaper from GM Parts Direct.