How long does a brake disc/brake disc last?

Stopping your car is a vital part of driving safely. Most car owners don't understand how many components must work together to make a braking system work. Rotors are discs...

Stopping your car is a vital part of driving safely. Most car owners don't understand how many components must work together to make a braking system work. The rotors are metal discs that are mounted behind the wheels of the car. When the brake pedal is depressed, the calipers will push against the pads, which will then use the rotors as the resistance needed to stop the car. The rotors on the car are only used when the brake pedal is depressed.

Due to the intensive use of the brake discs, they will eventually have to be replaced. Brake discs on a car typically last between 50,000 and 70,000 miles. The constant rubbing of the brake pads can cause extreme heat. If the rotors are very hot and then splashed with water from a puddle, this can cause them to warp. The only way to fix a deformed rotor is to replace it. There are usually many signs that you may notice when your braking system is having problems.

Because brake discs play such a big role in a car's overall stopping power, it will be very noticeable when problems arise with them. Usually, professionals hired to fix the braking problems you're experiencing will measure the thickness of the rotors. In some cases, the rotors can be turned to remove any wear spots they have, as long as they are not too worn. Here are some of the things you may notice when your brake discs need replacing: