Are you hearing that dreaded squeal or feeling a vibration when braking? Here's how to know whether your rotors need replacing or can just be resurfaced.

Q: I notice rust forming on disc brake rotors quickly — especially after damp or rainy days. I am concerned about my RV rotors rusting during storage. How much of a problem is this? What should I do ...

Brake rotors are one of the most integral parts of a modern vehicle. Without them, you’re hitting a tree, a mail carrier, or Timmy’s dog Spot. Too often do we overlook brake rotor wear, only to the ...

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I own a 2007 Mazda RX8 with only 28,000 km on the odometer. I rarely drive it during the winter and it is always garaged. I am disgusted with the way the brake rotors rust so easily. I can park it for ...

Thanks to its toughness, durability, and heat-handling properties, steel has long been the material of choice for building automobile braking system components. In fact, steel is used to create many ...

In an ideal setting where the sky's the limit in terms of budget and labor costs, replacing the brake rotors or brake discs when changing the brake pads is highly recommended. The brake rotors in your ...

All-electric vehicles have quick acceleration and are heavy. A brilliant braking system is paramount. But EVs also have a clever thing called regenerative braking. It puts the electric motor in ...

The lifespan of the brake rotors in a daily driven car depends on several factors. Those who drive mainly on the highway can expect the brake rotors to last up to 60,000 miles before they get too thin ...

Q: We stored our 2013 Honda CR-V in our detached garage last winter. When we drove it last spring there was a loud grinding when the brakes were applied. The Honda dealer told us that the brake rotors ...

It is discouraging to look through those fancy alloy wheels of your pride and joy to see rusted rotors, brakes that were nice and shiny when you parked the car. Rust can start to accumulate on the ...

Brakes locking up without warning? Congratulations, you've just experienced the automotive equivalent of your pants getting caught on a doorknob. One minute you're cruising along, singing off-key to ...