Depending on the condition of your rotors, the answer to this question is yes. If your brake rotors aren’t thinned or damaged, you’ll be able to replace your worn brake pads without additional costly and time-consuming repair work. All rotors have a minimum thickness listed by the vehicle or rotor manufacturer. If the thickness of your car’s rotors reaches a certain level, they need to be replaced.
Before you make any decision, keep in mind that brake pads and rotors work together. The rotor determines how the brake pads will perform and the rate at which they’ll get worn down. If you don’t change your rotors, it’s possible that your new brake pads won’t match the wear patterns that developed with the previous ones. Because of this issue, you may notice brake vibration and noise. There could also be uneven wear with the new brake pads.