How Often to Replace Brake Rotors

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Tip 1 - How and when to replace brake rotors

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Lee Woodruff | permalink

How and when to replace brake rotors. EBC Brakes article about how to know if you really do need to replace brake rotors or have them Pro Cut Lathe skimmed.

For further reading: http://ebcbrakes.com/articles/how-and-when-to-replace-brake-rotors/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - When do brake rotors really need to be replaced?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Brad Mc Mullen | permalink

I need to replace my rear brake pads. A mechanic suggested I also replace my rotors because they are rusted around the edges. The rotors are in fact quite rusted, however, there is no rust on the

For further reading: http://mechanics.stackexchange.com/questions/6206/when-do-brake-rotors-really-need-to-be-replaced ^[2]

Tip 3 - Today: When to Replace Brake Rotors

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by Federico Procaccini | permalink

Ed's wondering about brake jobs--how do you know whether to replace the rotors, pads or both? Tom and Ray cover all the bases in their reply, starting with the history of brake pad materials, what's used most often in modern cars, and even make a prediction about the future of used brake rotors.
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Tip 4 - When Should I Replace the Brake Pads on My Car?

Published: 9 years, 3 month(s) ago | Submitted by andrew rodger | permalink

Highly rated auto mechanics say a variety of factors can influence when you'll need to replace the brakes, such as driving frequency and road conditions.

For further reading: http://www.angieslist.com/articles/when-should-i-replace-brake-pads-my-car.htm ^[4]