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2005 Chrysler Pacifica Base 4dr Wagon FWD

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Front Wheel Drive, 4 Door Wagon, Large
18 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

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January 2, 2009, 8:52 am

Brenna M

Question: Pacifica Rotors need replaced every time I get brakes!

Does anyone else have a Chrystler Pacifica who's rotors need changed everytime the brake pads need changed? My pads still have 30% left, but the rotors are already chewed up. I took the car to Mienke, which maybe that's my problem. Can I have the rotors turned? I don't believe I bought the ceramic pads last time, but if they are better I will this time. Even when the rotors & pads were new, there was a squeeking noise when I braked. This continues to happen constantly through the life of the pads & rotors. I need advise!!

April 7, 2009, 4:39 pm

Rich G

I'm not sure what you mean by chewed up. Usually if that happens, there is nothing left on the pads, and its metal on metal. If they are warped, that's a different story. I had the same problem with mu '02 Intrepid. I bought a set of rotors at http://tirerack.com They were twice the price, but worth it. They were designed to expel heat faster (which warps rotors) and made out of a tougher alloy. I never turn rotors. Once you start taking off material, the rotors will just warp faster. Check out a better set. You won't be disappointed.

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May 27, 2009, 10:14 pm

try going to a difrent shop and next time have them mesure the rotors and compare then to the dealer disreguard spec witch is 26.5mm on the front and 12.5mm on the rear (information was retreved from alldata.com)

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