How to Tell When It’s Time to Replace the Rotors
- Noisy Brakes: Squealing or squeaking sounds when you brake can indicate worn or warped rotors. If the rotors are severely worn, you may hear grinding noises. If your brakes are making any of these noises, you’ll want to have them inspected by our technicians at Premier Chevrolet of Carlsbad to determine if the sounds you hear originate from your brakes.
- Feeling strong vibrations: When you brake, you may feel unusual vibrations through your brake pedal, which may mean that your rotors no longer have a smooth surface for your brake pads to grab onto, and this can be caused by bad pads or bad rotors, but an inspection will determine the issue.
- Visual clues: You may need to remove your wheel for an inspection unless you have spoked wheels. If you can see a bluish tinge (caused by excessive heat), grooves, or other imperfections, these issues can be signs of worn, warped, or otherwise damaged rotors.
How Often to Replace Worn Rotors
Unfortunately, the best answer to this depends on several factors because people drive differently and rotors as well as brake pads can be impacted by a variety of things, such as driving habits, stop-and-go traffic, the environment you drive in, quality of parts, and more. Rotors can last between 30,000 and 70,000 miles on average, so this is why you end up with such a vague answer.
Our technicians will inspect your rotors to determine if they need to be repaired or replaced. If work is needed on your brake system, the technicians will advise you on how to proceed. They can also make recommendations on which parts to choose for your vehicle. We stock genuine OEM parts, and our experts can help you choose the right brands for long-lasting performance.
