Is it okay to install new rotors and keep the old brake pads?
I recently bought a used car from a private seller and knew it needed new brakes. I took the tires off for a closer inspection and turns out the pads have a ton of life left. So, I went to NAPA to have them turn the rotors only to find out if I did then they would be below minimum manufacture specs. I ended up getting two new front rotors (NAPA Premium) . I installed them, and kept the old pads on. I took it for a drive and the brakes feel fine. After the drive I noticed the pattern the pads are wearing into the rotors. I do not think it will cause any problems considering how much stronger the rotor material is compared to the pads.
Here are a few picture from a 10 minute drive.
Any thoughts?
If I wanted more "bite" would pads do the trick?
I recently bought a used car from a private seller and knew it needed new brakes. I took the tires off for a closer inspection and turns out the pads have a ton of life left. So, I went to NAPA to have them turn the rotors only to find out if I did then they would be below minimum manufacture specs. I ended up getting two new front rotors (NAPA Premium) . I installed them, and kept the old pads on. I took it for a drive and the brakes feel fine. After the drive I noticed the pattern the pads are wearing into the rotors. I do not think it will cause any problems considering how much stronger the rotor material is compared to the pads.
Here are a few picture from a 10 minute drive.
Any thoughts?
If I wanted more "bite" would pads do the trick?