Rotor Repairs

When worn-out disc brake pads are replaced, the rotors are usually machined or “cut.” This is because the metal goes out-of-round over time. This often causes the brake pedal to pulsate when the brakes are activated. This is a condition often described as “warped” rotors. While the pads are being replaced, the rotors are resurfaced, to alleviate the “warped” sensation. However, rotors can only be resurfaced so many times before they become too thin for safety. At that point, they must be replaced.