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.