What can cause a brake rotor to go bad?
Rotors are supposed to outlive pads. But excessive runout, uneven wear, the appearance of hard spots and/or heat damage (cracking, glazing and discoloration) can make good rotors go bad. A brake pedal pulsation or shudder is one of the most common symptoms that indicates rotor trouble.
When do you replace the rotors on a car?
More often than not, many rotors today are being replaced when the brakes are relined – and some motorists are complaining that new rotors aren’t really necessary.
Is there any clearance between the brake pads and rotors?
Tap to check for your leaks. , former A Grade Automotive Engineer for 50 Years. Yes there is clearance but it is not normally measured and it is what we call in the trade ‘minimum clearance ‘. You can check it by jacking the wheel off the ground and check the wheel turns freely without the brakes binding.
How often should I Clean my brake rotor?
Here make sure that you press the brake to stop the car slightly more sharply than normal driving. This will ensure harsh friction between the brake pad and the rotor. The friction will remove the rust from the rotor and make it clean. Don’t do this more than 5-6 times because it may erode the rotor.
Why are my new brake calipers not working?
New Calipers and Rotor won’t spin – Maintenance/Repairs – Car Talk Community car: 1992 Chevy g20 van 5.7 regular duty brakes I just installed new wheel bearings, rotor, calipers and brake pads. I have not yet re-connected the brake line. My problem is that with the new calipers and brak…
Why does my front wheel not spin freely?
Before took off my tires, when lifted my tires spin freely. after changing all tires, i turned on my car and tried to reverse but the engine would rev but car was still. I then put it on drive it moved a little but had clicking sound as if it was too tight i loosen the lugs.
Why is the piston not fully retracting into the bore?
I’ve run into this a few times. The new caliper piston doesn’t fully retract into the bore so it won’t go over the new rotor. Compare it to the side that does mount OK, you might see that the piston isn’t as far into the bore as needed.