{"id":27356,"date":"2022-11-23T03:51:03","date_gmt":"2022-11-23T03:51:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/?p=27356"},"modified":"2023-06-12T23:15:16","modified_gmt":"2023-06-12T23:15:16","slug":"troubleshooting-and-mitigating-brake-rotor-problems","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/technical-resources\/tech-tips\/troubleshooting-and-mitigating-brake-rotor-problems\/","title":{"rendered":"Troubleshooting and Mitigating Brake Rotor Problems"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1627502641920 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_single_image image=”27357″ img_size=”full” css=”.vc_custom_1669866071728{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 0px !important;padding-bottom: 0px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1620852207410 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\" vc_custom_1683055334075 last-paragraph-no-margin\"><p>November 23, 2022<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Identifying Brake Rotor Issues” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23163f7e|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1669866701440{padding-top: 24px !important;}”]<div class=\" vc_custom_1669866211995 last-paragraph-no-margin\"><p>Like many vehicle problems, issues with \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/products\/ultra-premium-disc-brake-rotors\/\">brake rotors<\/a> can be brought to the driver\u2019s attention by an unusual driving feel. Rotor troubles often come in the form of pedal pulsation. As a tech, you can assess whether the front or rear rotors need your attention by speaking with your customer about where they are feeling the abnormality while driving.<\/p>\n<p>As you know, issues with front brake rotors will feel like a shaking of the steering wheel when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. Rear brake rotor problems will manifest as a vibration below the driver\u2019s seat.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”How to Mitigate Brake Rotor Problems” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23163f7e|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]<div class=\" vc_custom_1669866265227 last-paragraph-no-margin\"><p>Now that you\u2019ve gone through the troubleshooting process to identify which brake rotor set is being impacted, it\u2019s time to establish next steps in mitigating rotor issues going forward, or replacing them if necessary.<\/p>\n<p>First, it\u2019s important to inspect the affected rotor(s) for oils or shards of metal, which could be contributing to warping and pulsation. Note that you can wash the rotors with soap and water if excess oil is present \u2013 just never wash them with brake cleaner!<\/p>\n<p>Next, it\u2019s crucial to inspect the brake rotors for any damage or cracks. If these are present, you\u2019ll need to replace the rotors.<\/p>\n<p>Then, it\u2019s time to check the rotor\u2019s thickness. You will need to find the minimum thickness specifications, which should be labeled on the hat of the rotor, on the sides of the rotor or within the rotor\u2019s veins. Once that is identified, use a micrometer to measure the rotor\u2019s thickness\u00a010mm into the outer circumference of the rotor. Then, repeat this process seven times at every 45 degrees. If all noted measurements are above the minimum, the rotor does not need replacement. It is also important to note if any of these measurements have inconsistencies. If there are variations in thickness, the rotor will need to be resurfaced.<\/p>\n<\/div>[vc_custom_heading text=”Replacing Brake Pads and Brake Rotors Together” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:24px|text_align:left|color:%23163f7e|line_height:26px” use_theme_fonts=”yes”]<div class=\" vc_custom_1669866294403 last-paragraph-no-margin\"><p>While inspecting, repairing and\/or replacing brake rotors, it\u2019s also important to assess the brake pads at the same time. Brake pads require the same attention to minimum thickness requirements, quality of the friction surface and surrounding components that brake rotors do.<\/p>\n<p>There are industry variations on which minimum thickness is standard for brake pad replacement. Some shops recommend replacing pads that are worn to \u00bc of an inch, while others will wait until the pad is 1\/8 of an inch.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately each brake job should be assessed and addressed on a case-by-case basis.<\/p>\n<p>That being said, ADVICS technicians recommend replacing brake pads and brake rotors together, using ultra-premium parts that are designed and engineered to <em>work<\/em> together, for optimal stopping power and safety.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_custom_1621015797647 vc_row-has-fill\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_separator css=”.vc_custom_1620852177184{margin-top: 0px !important;margin-bottom: 0px !important;border-top-width: 0px !important;border-bottom-width: 0px !important;padding-top: 4px !important;padding-bottom: 4px !important;}”]<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section><section class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth text-center md-text-center sm-text-center xs-text-center\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]<h5 class=\"text-extra-dark-gray margin-20px-bottom font-weight-600 display-inline-block alt-font text-uppercase heading-style2 vc_custom_1620851878675 pofo-button-responsive-674e6e3173c32 heading-1\" style=\"width: 80%;\">SEARCH FOR PARTS<\/h5><a href=\"https:\/\/aisinaftermarket.com\/online\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn pofo-button-1 wow fadeInDown button-style5 btn-dark-gray btn-rounded btn-medium vc_custom_1686611713184\" style=\"color:#ffffff; border-color:#163f7e; \">Search Online Catalog<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-6 col-xs-mobile-fullwidth text-center md-text-center sm-text-center xs-text-center\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner \"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">[vc_empty_space height=”20px”]<h5 class=\"text-extra-dark-gray margin-20px-bottom font-weight-600 display-inline-block alt-font text-uppercase heading-style2 vc_custom_1620851931863 pofo-button-responsive-674e6e3173d11 heading-2\" style=\"width: 80%;\">SEARCH DEALERS<\/h5><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aisinaftermarket.com\/english\/storefinder.html\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn pofo-button-2 wow fadeInDown button-style5 btn-dark-gray btn-rounded btn-medium vc_custom_1620851917731\" style=\"color:#ffffff; border-color:#163f7e; \">WHERE TO BUY<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you know, issues with front brake rotors will feel like a shaking of the steering wheel when pressure is applied to the brake pedal. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":27357,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[112],"tags":[119,147,296,295],"class_list":["post-27356","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-tech-tips","tag-brake-pads","tag-brake-rotors","tag-fixing-brake-rotors","tag-troubleshooting-brake-rotor-problems"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27356"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=27356"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/27356\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/27357"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=27356"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=27356"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.advicsaftermarket.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=27356"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}