What are the consequences of not replacing worn brake rotors?
What are the consequences of not replacing worn brake rotors?
Worn rotors make the caliper piston travel farther when the brakes are applied. If the distance between the caliper piston and the rotor exceeds specifications, brake fluid leaks or the piston sticks, causing brake failure. Resurfacing of the brake rotor is warranted in this case. “AA! Car”: Doing a Complete Brake Repair Job
Can you replace brake pads and rotors together?
AutoZone recommends replacing pads and rotors together for a complete brake job. Check out the video above or keep scrolling for general steps on how to replace brake pads and rotors in the most vehicles.
What should I do if my brake rotors are warped?
1. After installing new disc rotors and/or brake pads, perform eight to 10 slowdowns applying moderate pressure from about 30 to 40 mph (50 to 60 kph) without coming to a stop. 2. Make an additional two or three slowdowns applying heavy pressure from about 40 to 45 mph (60 to 70 kph) without coming to a stop. 3. DO NOT DRAG THE BRAKES.
What causes a car’s brake rotors to wobble?
Rotor distortions can be caused by improper tightening of the lug nuts. Uneven torque between lugs can twist the rotor hat, causing the disc section of the rotor to wobble. Friction from the brake pads against the brake rotors generates a lot of heat. Overheating brakes will shorten the life of both the pads and rotors.
Worn rotors make the caliper piston travel farther when the brakes are applied. If the distance between the caliper piston and the rotor exceeds specifications, brake fluid leaks or the piston sticks, causing brake failure. Resurfacing of the brake rotor is warranted in this case. “AA! Car”: Doing a Complete Brake Repair Job
AutoZone recommends replacing pads and rotors together for a complete brake job. Check out the video above or keep scrolling for general steps on how to replace brake pads and rotors in the most vehicles.
1. After installing new disc rotors and/or brake pads, perform eight to 10 slowdowns applying moderate pressure from about 30 to 40 mph (50 to 60 kph) without coming to a stop. 2. Make an additional two or three slowdowns applying heavy pressure from about 40 to 45 mph (60 to 70 kph) without coming to a stop. 3. DO NOT DRAG THE BRAKES.
Rotor distortions can be caused by improper tightening of the lug nuts. Uneven torque between lugs can twist the rotor hat, causing the disc section of the rotor to wobble. Friction from the brake pads against the brake rotors generates a lot of heat. Overheating brakes will shorten the life of both the pads and rotors.
