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My 45K 98' LSC finally needs some new front brake pads. I don't think the rotors have been cut, but I am considering replacing them as well. I was looking at EBC "Greenstuff" pads and Powerstop zinc -plated cross - drilled rotors. These two items are both available from Summit and are surprisingly inexpensive. My questions are these: Do I even need to replace the stock rotors? They do not seem to be pitted, grooved, tramlined, or otherwise damaged. However, they are over 10 years old and I figured that I should replace / repack the front wheel bearings, so if I have the hubs off anyway, why not upgrade the rotors? I thought new rotors would complement the bedding of the new pads anyway. Anyone have any thoughts on any of these products, or have a recommendation for something better? I assume that our wheel bearings are the same as the other Ford products I have worked on, but since I've never had them off (and this is a Mark VIII where everything is more complicated than necessary!) is there anything of which I need to be made aware in this area? Any feedback at all would be most appreciated as they are starting to squeal, and on top of severely disliking the noise, I want to get it done before the rotors DO get damaged as I plan to keep them for possible future use (or keep them on if everyone thinks I should / tells me I don't need new rotors with my new pads / dont need to pull them off to replace or repack my wheel bearings. Surprisingly, the rear brakes still look brand new, I don't think I'll have to do pads there for another 45K miles! Should I replace / repack the rear wheel bearings while I'm doing the fronts? Thanks in advance for the always sage advice I know is forthcoming!