OEM Brake Rotors

Brake rotors are one of the three main parts of a brake system. More specifically, they're the discs in disc brakes, which attach to a vehicle's wheel hubs via ribs. They have two jobs. One is to fasten to brake calipers and brake pads and help create the friction needed to slow and stop the vehicle. The other is to help get rid of the braking process's main byproduct -- excess heat.

There are four types of brake rotors:

When Should You Replace Your Brake Rotors?

No matter what kind you have, you should replace them every 70,000 miles or so. Consult your owner's manual for a maintenance schedule with more details. If you're not sure whether you should, there's a good way to tell -- look for the signs the rotors may be going bad or have failed. They include:

If you see any of them, do an inspection; change any rotors necessary. Just be sure you swap them out in pairs. It'll keep your vehicle braking as well as it can. And if you're looking to buy new ones, our auto parts store can help.

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