Brake Rotor Service

Brake Rotor Service at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer

A key component to your safety on the road is your braking system, which includes brake pads and rotors. The rotors provide a smooth surface for the brake pads to grab when braking, which is what causes the vehicle to slow down and stop. If you live in or near Gilmer, Longview, or Tyler, you can have your rotors serviced at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer.

How to Tell When My Rotors Are Bad?

Here are a few signs that can provide a clue about problems with your rotors.

• Noises: When a rotor is bad, you will often hear a squeak, squeal, whine, or grind when your press on the brake pedal. These sounds can indicate a warped rotor with squeaks, squeals, or whines. In more severe situations with a severely warped rotor, you will hear loud grinding noises, often described as “metal on metal”. Though this can indicate a bad rotor or rotors, it can also indicate a problem with your brake pads.
• Rough or strong vibrations: When you apply your brakes, you may feel strange vibrations through the brake pedal, or through the steering wheel, or it could be both. Regardless, it could mean that the surface of your rotors has become damaged or worn to the point that they are no longer smooth so the pads don’t grab like they should.
• Visual cues: Although some vehicles are built in such a way that you cannot see the rotors without taking off the wheels, there are still many that have open wheel spokes that permit visual examination. When inspecting them visually, you are looking for grooves, imperfections, and blueish hues that can indicate damage from intense heat. All these signs may indicate that you need the rotors replaced.

Frequency of Rotor Replacement

Rotors can wear out in as little as 30,000 miles or can last as long as 60,000 to 70,000 miles, so the safe answer is to have them checked out regularly. Many things can cause your rotors to wear out prematurely, such as the way you drive, the frequency that you drive, and even the environment you drive in. Stop-and-go city driving can wear your rotors down faster, as can the weight of your vehicle and the type of parts that were installed on your vehicle.
Our experts at Stanley CDJR Gilmer will inspect your rotors and pads and your whole braking system for problems. If they identify rotor issues, they will advise you to have them replaced before they cause an accident. You can count on our experts to install premium OEM parts that are made for your vehicle so that your brake system works as it should and the components last longer.

 

If you believe you need rotor service or other brake services, contact us at Stanley Chrysler Dodge Jeep RAM Gilmer. You can count on us for quality service and preventative maintenance to help you get the most out of your vehicle. Schedule your appointment today.