Do you resurface or replace your rotors Everytime I drive?
Many people recommend resurfacing of them so the pads and rotors can better mate and wear into each-other. I tend to agree with this, but I have replaced pads on cars that I drive less spiritedly without resurfacing them, and have not had problems.
When does the rotor wear down the brake pad?
The rotor itself wears down to a point that it is too thin and could possibly break when used (this generally occurs when brake pads made of a material that is harder than the rotor material and the rotor wears down instead of the brake pad)
Is it true that turn rotors are true?
The only real case to “turn” rotors true is if you have some 50’s classic (Buick with aluminum finned drums anyone?), or a large truck, wherein replacement rotors are exorbitantly expensive. So, to summarize, if you brought this car to me, and you had decent pad thickness, I’m not in the business of ripping you off, so I would send you on your way.
Why is my brake rotor grinding when moving?
It is not the wear indicators because the pads are brand new and would not be able to even reach the rotor surface due to all the material still on the pad. It almost seems like the pads are catching on the rotor as it spins. Did I buy a brand new warped rotor?
When do you change rotors does the vibration go away?
Starts around 40/45 gets worse through about 60/65, then starts to mellow out, although it doesn’t fully go away. No pulsation or vibration when braking. Since then, I have had the wheels balanced, replaced bad control arm bushings and still have the vibration. Went in today and cleaned the wheel mating surface on the rotor hat.
When to resurface and when to replace brake rotors?
Due to resurfacing, rotors become thinner which might bring to the warp and low brake efficiency. So new rotors will be replaced with the maximum specifications which the manufacturer provided.
How are brake rotors turned in a car?
It is a common practice in the auto service industry to have the brake rotors “turned”. Many shops have a brake lathe which is used to spin the rotor while evenly cutting material off the surface of the rotor.
Why do I have pulsation in my brake rotors?
Brake pulsation is generally caused by lateral runout and/or thickness variation of the brake rotor. This can be caused by another factor acting on the brake rotor such as a wheel hub or wheel bearing runout. It can also be a result of normal wear of the brake rotor over extensive service life.