It really depends if theres a gap between the current rotor and the caliper, if there is you might be able to fit it, if not theyre the wrong ones. Ive actually never ordered rotors based on size, ive ordered them by just replacement parts. Consider going to oreilly or advanced autoparts too, they all mostly have a decent warranty if they warp. Dont let the shop do easy things like brakes, its a scam for money, and if they arnt warped, (youd feel a pulsing in your pedal) and they look decent still (with no groves in rotor) you really only need pads.
Call them and answer questions about build date, caliper casting numbers, rotor measurements, option codes, or engine trans, and wheels. If they can correct you they will.
Get the right parts. Go to your napa or the local brake specialist parts outlet. if you cant figure it out with the website,
Brake system repair IS an exact science.
Only properly trained, experienced, and updated training credentialed technicians can get it right every time.
You must find where the part issue has gone awry, because
There is an obvious difference you can measure.
You want the truth, here it is: The best brake pads and rotors for your car come from the dealer They will fit and no measurement guess-work. You can-not install bigger brakes without different spindles, caliper brackets, calipers and rotors.
Auto Zone brake products are TERRIBLE.
Yup autozone was out of stock. Next city is 30 miles away. Orielly's only had 1 in stock. Tried getting them turned but was told I couldn't. when I searched for them online they said they fit even when I enter all the vehicle's information.
That is why on parts like that you have the parts store order them. You could have taken your old ones to a machine shop and see if they could be trued or if they really do need replaced. I have been told that many of the chain stores that do mufflers and brakes pay their help on how much they can get customers to buy by recommending they need something that may not be worn out beyond repair.
Idk
I'm trying to understand If AutoZone was out of stock, why didn't you go to the next city's AutoZone, or Kragen, Pep boys, or local auto store. Price difference is maybe $20. Now your paying a shipping charge that is more than the gas to drive around town looking for rotors.(unless you have PRIME)
you can only use what it has on it. going larger, the caliper will not mount. if you have the larger one and try to go smaller, the pads will not grasp the rotor the same and potentially fall out , rendering the brakes useless. stick with OEM (original equipment from the manufacturer.)
Measure the distance between the current rotor and the caliper to see if you have the clearance. You need an extra 14mm of clearance for them to fit.
They are nearly an inch bigger so are unlikely to fit, maybe foul the caliper and have the friction surface too far out from the centre for the pads
Hello,
last week I heard my brakes were starting to give out. I took the car into Meineke to get them inspected and was told I needed new rotors and brake pads. they said they couldn't be turned. they were charging me up to 400 bucks. Well lucky me I took a brake repair class in college many years ago and I learned how to change my rotors and brake pads. So I went to autozone to get some rotors but They were out of stock. So I order rotors online through amazon. Upon looking I noticed the rotors I order have a diameter of 11.57 inches or 294mm. The rotors that are factory installed on my vehicle are 10.86 inch or 276mm rotors. My question is, Do I have to order the factory size rotors(10.86in) or can I be able to use the bigger ones(11.57in)??
FYI
Vehicle is 2007 dodge caliber 2.0 liter
New Rotors already Shipped so cant cancel them now.
I think you will find that larger rotors will not work. If you ordered online contact the seller asap to see about returns.
You can't fit the bigger ones without changing the callipers and probably the wheels too.
You've clearly ordered the wrong ones.
