I knew the brakes needed some work because I could feel it. They had gotten wooden feeling and the stopping power seemed to have degraded over the past few months. I just got an oil change at NTB this past weekend and asked them to check the brakes. They said I needed new rear pads and new front rotors. It was funny because they did not say I needed new front pads, but in all the brake jobs I've ever done, I've never heard of replacing the rotors and NOT replacing the pads.

Anyway, I just figured I'd replace the pads and rotors all-around, but after looking at the rear rotor setup on the Montero, I'm thinking I'll leave those rotors alone if they are within spec (according to NTB)and just replace the rear pads and do both pads and rotors on the front. I had not considered repacking the bearings, but maybe I'll spend the time doing that I'm saving on not doing the rear rotors.

Thanks for all the suggestions.