Brake Question

[BrianP]

I have a 2003 XL 4WD with 44,000 miles. I was told it needed rear brakes but the front pads were fine. A few quesitons:

Is it unusually for the rear pads to go before the front? On other cars, I always seemed to replace the front pads prior to the rear.

They suggested replacing the rear rotors due to excessive rust and pitting. They quoted $150 per rotor. Does that sound right? Seems high.

[taillight]

Sounds like the parking brake was not releasing. Make sure they also fix that.

[maxwedge]

Premium rear rotors can cost that much.

[herb.keller]

yes they are very expensive it has to do with the GMC Park assist brakes not emergency brakes are part of your rear drum. I'm really not bitter

[BigBlue77]

The rear brakes on these are notorious for rusting up and chewing thru pads. So its normal to need rears before the fronts, and the prices sound appropriate to me unfortunately.