1. I would not agree. You should be able to get 100k from the rotors.
2. Basic brake job.

1. I went with ceramic pads.
2. Yes, that is true. They do not have the bite of the OEM pads but the lack of brake dust makes it worthwhile for me. You will notice that you have to step on the brakes a little harder but it you will get used to it quickly.

 

I don't know whether it is better to replace the rotors as much as that they are so cheap that it isn't that much more to just replace them rather than sending the old ones to be turned. But as long as they are still in spec the old ones should be just as good as new.

Personally I use the OEM pads. I tried a couple of different brands but squeaking and squealing issues always eventually popped up and were a pain to eliminate. OEM pads were always quiet.

 

I have done both replace the rotors and gotten them machined. The cost to machine is 15 versus 30 to 70. I would go with a ceramic brake pad as you will get longer life and in my opinion better stopping power. Typically I just get them from Oreillys as I have one down the road from my house and haven't had a bad experience with them. If you are not getting the same or better stopping power you should check the last time you changed your brave fluid as MB says to change every 40k miles

 

Thanks a lot for the advice, some ceramic brake pads (e.g. Akebono) are called "ultra premium" pads, guess there might be a reason for that title.

 

Also, once you install, the seating process is very important along with being very light on the for the next 400 miles.

 

I have 185,000 miles on my 08 and am still on my original rear rotors. I replaced my front rotors and all 4 pads at 85,000 miles for the first time. I used Rotax Gold pads and I just checked them last month and they still have many miles to go. Also they were advertised as dustless and the truly are!

 

Thanks a lot for the information. seems your GL has been driven a lot more than mine (51,000 miles now). Wonder if there has been any major repairs with your GL? so that i get prepared. Mine just had two major repairs this year.