If your rotors are wearing down, you have a couple of choices. While you can certainly replace them, brake rotor resurfacing is another good option.
What are Brake Rotors?
Your rotors are two discs that are connected to the wheels. When you apply the brakes, the calipers squeeze the pads together, and it’s the job of the rotors to create friction that slows down and ultimately stops the car.
Over time, rotors get worn, and when this happens, they can’t be ignored.
Signs Your Rotors Need Attention
When something is wrong with your braking system, it can usually be pretty obvious. If, for example, your steering wheel shakes or the car pulls to one side or another while braking, these are clear signs that something isn’t right with your rotors.
If you hear a metallic squeaking sound or a grinding when you step on the brakes, these are other big red flags.
Resurface or Replace?
When something is wrong with your rotors, you have two choices: resurface or replace. With resurfacing, specialized equipment is used to restore the rotors to the flat surfaces they had when the car first left the factory.
If the rotors are too worn down to resurface, they will need to be replaced with new ones.
Have Your Rotors Looked at By the Pros
If you’re experiencing some braking issues, don’t ignore this. In addition to being unsafe, brake problems can only get worse. To have your car examined by experts, make an appointment with the service center at Tom Wood Honda near Muncie. If the rotors are out of whack, we can resurface them or replace them with new OEM parts.
