'04 Elantra + Pads and Rotors
 

I have a 2004 Elantra with 30,500 miles on it. A couple of weeks ago, I
brought it in for the 30,000 mile service to the dealer. During that time
they told me I needed new brake pads and rotors, plus two new tires. At the
time I told them not to do it, as I couldn't believe that I needed new
rotors and tires, the pads I could believe. At any rate, I hadn't heard the
brakes sqeaking or anything, until yesterday, so today I brought it in to a
repair shop (not dealer). All I told him was that the brakes were sqeaking
a bit yesterday, but I hadn't heard them this morning at all.

He called and told me the same thing that Hyundai did, I needed new front
pads and rotors - and my two tires were almost shot. I asked him about the
rotors and why they would need replacing too. He stated that they are using
extrememely cheap metal on the rotors and they don't withstand any abuse any
more.

It really blows my mind that at just over 30,000 miles I would need new
rotors and two new tires already!!! I've never had such wear on any car
previously (although I've never owned a Hyundai). Is this something to
expect in the future with it, inferior parts and whatnot?

Thanks,

Scott