Question: Why does it seem like I have to replace my brake rotors every time I need new brake pads? You used to be able to machine or “turn” the rotors once or twice before they needed to be replaced. Answer: Great question, and it’s one we hear a lot. Until the last decade or so, machining […]
WHAT CAUSES A ROTOR TO CRACK? Brake Rotors do not crack from hitting a pothole or curb; they break due to the stress of heat and cycling from hot to cold. Also, mechanical stresses from stopping the vehicle can play a part. Every time the brakes are applied, the rotor heats and expands. After the calipers […]