Myths take hold because either A) they seem completely logical or B) they are so often repeated that they just become common knowledge. The warped rotor myth is a little bit of both. A rotor that contributed to a pulsation condition certainly appears “warped.” Plus, everyone says it — even technicians that know the rotor isn’t really warped will say...
Brakes are an important part of any vehicle, car or motorcycle, and it is essential to have every component of the brakes in top working order to ensure your safety and that of your passengers. Sometimes, brake rotors can warp, causing a throbbing or pulsing sensation when you apply the car brakes and while coming to a stop. Brake rotors warp as a...
No matter what strange noise your car is making, it almost always turns into the ca-ching of your mechanic's cash register gobbling up your cash. Because car repairs are expensive, it's tempting to let them slide. But putting off or skipping certain repairs can be a costly and even dangerous game. Here are five car repairs you might be...
The rotors are part of the disc brakes that allow your vehicle to stop once the vehicle is in motion. If the rotors are warped, your vehicle may not be able to stop properly in an emergency situation. This can be dangerous if you need to stop to avoid a car accident, pedestrian, or another driving situation. As soon as...
Brake rotors do not warp from heat, even when driven by the most aggressive traffic officer. Instead, they wear unevenly. This uneven wear is caused by the brake pads themselves as they intermittently touch an out-of-true rotor. The root cause of the uneven wear is one of two things: either the rotor was installed out-of-true with the hub, or the...
Is your brake pedal or steering wheel wobbling when you brake, especially on the highway? You might have warped rotors. Your rotors are those round discs you might be able to see through the spaces in your rim. When you hit the brake, the brake pads clamp the rotor to bring your vehicle to a stop. Rotors are supposed to be flat...
Brake squeal: Nobody likes it. That high-pitched sound burrows into your brain stem, making you seriously consider crashing into the stopped car ahead rather than stepping on the brakes again. But it's not always a sign that something is wrong, as Porsche would like politely remind everyone with a new video dispelling a few myths on the automotive world's least favorite noise...
Are there mice in my brakes?! They keep squeaking! It can be embarrassing to drive up to a stop sign only to announce your brief stop with a wail or high pitched squeaking and screeching. Audi vehicles are far too elegant to announce their arrival with squealing brakes. There are several possible reasons for this annoying problem: Are your new...
John Paul, AAA Northeast's Car Doctor, answers a question from a reader confused by a costlier-than-expected brake job. Q. I recently had my 2006 Honda Accord’s front brakes repaired at my local repair shop. I thought I just needed pads but was told that I needed pads and rotors. They told me that with the new type of brake pads, the...
All told, U.S. consumers bought 1.64 million new cars and light trucks in December, making the month the second-best for sales for the entire year. The seasonally adjusted annual rate (SAAR) of sales climbed to 17.72 million, its highest level of the year. Actual sales in 2018 totaled 17.33 million new cars and light trucks, the fourth-highest annual level ever...
