Auto Brakes

Volkswagen Jettas equipped with rear disc brakes have a rotor mounted on the rear axle hub. The surface of the rotor will wear with use, and periodically it will need to be replaced. In some...

The rear brake drum on a Chevy is a large, cast iron cover that fits over the wheel hub. The brake shoes on the hub push against the inside of the drum causing the drum and the hub assembly to...

The 1998 Volvo S70 brakes use a hydraulically operated disk system, with integrated anti-lock mechanisms. The calipers, pads and rotors need routine maintenance, which is often overlooked until...

The Ford Ranger pickup truck is manufactured with a hydraulically actuated disk braking system, which can wear out and require replacement. By replacing or resurfacing the internal components of...

Modern trucks use a hydraulic caliper to apply a friction surface onto a rotor. This rotor can warp or wear out, usually due to heat stresses, and require replacement. Changing the rotors is a...

Automobiles manufactured with front disk braking systems use rotors and wheel bearings to stop the vehicle and keep the wheels rotating, respectively. These parts can wear out over time and...

Most vehicles manufactured in the late 20th century came with disc-style front braking systems, which include a caliper, rotor and pads. Any of these parts can wear out and require replacement....

The Isuzu Rodeo was manufactured with front disc brakes that require routine maintenance to prevent damage or a loss of stopping power. The brake pads, pushed against a rotor with a hydraulic...

The 1999 Chevy Tahoe replaced the old full-sized Chevy Blazer. Smaller than a Suburban, the Tahoe features a front disc braking system and may have rear disc or rear drum brakes. When replacing...

The 2003 Dodge Ram 2500 pickup truck is manufactured with a rotor and caliper braking system design, which uses hydraulic fluid to sandwich a rotor between two pads via a caliper piston. The rotor...

Brake rotors are an important part of a vehicle's braking system that, when warped or malfunctioning, can seriously reduce the efficiency of the braking system. Warped brake rotors typically cause...

The 2003 Dodge Ram began the third generation of the truck which was available in 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton or 1-ton models. It was also available in two- or four-wheel drive. Replacing the front brakes on...

The Ford F150 is Ford's best selling truck. The F150 uses a standard wheel hub to tie the suspension together. The wheel hub connects the upper and lower control arms, as well as houses the brake...

Defining the word "easy" when it comes to replacing the rotors on your Chevy Trailblazer depends on your level of mechanical skill and tool inventory. If you have the skill to remove and replace...

The Dodge Ram has endured many years and many generations in the Chrysler Corporation. In 2004, the Ram was available in 1/2-ton, 3/4-ton and 1-ton models. Available engine sizes ranged from a...

Cross drilled brake rotors are discs that fit over the wheel hub assembly. The rotor turns with the axle. Pressure from the caliper mechanism forces a brake pad against the rotor surface, forcing...

Rear brakes account for about 25 to 30 percent of the braking power on the Uplander, so when the rotors begin to warp or become excessively scored, you'll want to replace them. Rotors are discs...

The 1997 Hyundai Elantra was part of the second generation of the Korean-manufactured import. Originally introduced in 1991, the second generation started in mid-1995 and lasted through 2000. In...

Rear drum brake shoes only account for up to 25% of the braking capacity of a vehicle. With that in mind, they require less maintenance than front brakes. But like everything on a vehicle, after a...

The Suburban has been in the GM family for many years as a large SUV. Although the vehicle has been through many generations and redesigns, replacing the brakes has remained relatively unchanged....

Almost every vehicle on the road uses a disc braking system on the front. Some antique cars may still use the old four-wheel drum brake application, but nowadays many passenger cars and light...

Replacing the front rotor on your Lincoln LS will require equal parts of mechanical skills, dexterity and applied caution. The right equipment to perform the job and a couple of suggestions to...

Front brakes warping or, more accurately, the front brake rotors warping in Jeep Grand Cherokees was a big enough problem to call out a TSB (technical service bulletin) for the SUV. It covered...

A wheel hub is the component which a vehicle's wheel attaches to. Just behind the wheel hub is the vehicle's brake components. Removing the wheel hub is necessary to access and perform repairs on...

The Ford Taurus has been around since 1986. Although some design changes and cosmetic face-lifts of the mid-size sedan occurred throughout the years, it was overhauled in 2008 when it was...

Perhaps you were hoping for a simple brake repair procedure on your Chevy Silverado. That was before you tried to remove the rotor, but it's rusted stuck to the hub. There are still a few tricks...

The word "frozen" is used often in the automotive repair industry and is often misunderstood. For example, depending on where you live, it is not uncommon to have rotors frozen to the hub of the...

Say you want to do a quick and painless brake pad and rotor replacement. The vehicle is on a lift or in your yard on jack stands, the caliper is off, but the rotor is stuck to the hub. Knock-off...

You don't have to pay outrageous labor charges if you have some tools and some mechanical skill. Changing the rotors on your Mitsubishi Galant should take about an hour of labor per rotor....

Brake rotors are a very important element of a car's braking system. Warped brake rotors, a condition that changes the natural circular shape of brake rotors, present a significant braking hazard....

Removing the rear wheels of a one-ton dually pickup truck is a lot easier then performing the brake repair. There are a couple things to pay attention to when reinstalling the wheels. Lining up...

There are a couple different reasons why the rear rotors on your Ford Expedition are stuck to the hub. Depending on your geographic region, rust could certainly be the biggest factor. However,...

It was supposed to be an easy brake job except the rear rotor on your Dodge Caravan does not seem to want to come off. There's a few tricks to try out before you have to put everything back...

Over time, a brake's rotor can become pitted from road debris. Excessive heat can also cause a brake rotor to warp. Finally, work brake pads can gouge the surface of the rotor. Each of these...

A recommendation on how often brake rotors should be replaced on a vehicle.

Brakes are very important, they provide a safe means to stop your car. If they fail to work as intended you may find yourself spending money on repairs for damages as well as possible traffic ...

If your Hyundai Santa Fe is making awful shuddering noises when you hit the brakes but you know that the brake pads are in good shape, then it's probably time to buy new rotors. Rotors don't need...

If your Jeep Grand Cherokee seems to shudder and pulse when you hit the brakes, the rotors are probably the culprit. Rotors, also known as brake discs, become warped and worn down over time for...

If the braking performance of your Nissan Altima is suffering but you know that the pads and calipers are in good shape, it may be time to resurface or replace the rotors. Rotors only need to be...