What is a Rotor?

On all modern vehicles, the front brakes, and most often the rear brakes, make use of a rotor and pad design.  The pads tighten around the rotor (also known as a disc) when you push down on your brake pedal (at least they are supposed to!). The pressure comes from fluid in the master cylinder that activates the caliper housing each set of pads.

How do rotors eventually wear out?  Given the amount of stress they are under brake rotor replacement is not an uncommon repair.  Still, rotors hold up for tens of thousands of miles before they typically need to be swapped out.  But, inexorably over time, the metal material coating the disc simply wears away due to friction.

Don’t put your car (and more importantly your family) at risk!  Have your rotors checked periodically which will vary a great deal depending on your driving style.  The brake and rotor repair and replacement experts of the Topeka area are found at A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison.  Call for an appointment at (785) 233-1000.    

Stay on Schedule.

That’s good advice for most of us.  By following your car’s maintenance schedule, you can help prevent major problems before they occur.  Not only that, but keeping a detailed record of your car's maintenance history can help improve its resale value, too.  Now we are talking hundreds of dollars at sale or trade-in time!

Many manufacturers use a simple 30-60-90 schedule, meaning certain items need to be inspected, or perhaps replaced at 30,000, 60,000, and 90,000 miles. But if you’re like most drivers, you may wonder if every suggested maintenance checkpoint in your car manual is essential for the health and well-being of your car.

If you own an import (or domestic) vehicle in the Topeka area you can count on A.J.’s Import Garage to “shoot you straight” on which scheduled maintenance is essential and when it should be done.  Trust the Master ASE Certified Mechanics at A.J.’s Import Garage located at 501 S.W. Harrison in Topeka.  They are your car’s 2nd best friend!  Just call (785) 233-1000.

Topeka Veterans Parade, Nov 9th @11am

Topeka Veterans Parade

(Click on the link above for more information)

Sunflower Salute Topeka Veterans Parade
Saturday November 9, 2019