A zinc-coated brake rotor has a thin rust-protection barrier. Paying the extra cost for zinc coating can delay the need for a ...

Rotors are engineered to last about 50,000-80,000 miles for standard steel. Carbon-ceramic discs will last longer. Q. Ok, Then What Happens If You Put New Brake Pads on Bad Rotors?

Question: I have a 2001 Chevrolet Suburban. Last October, we took it to a local dealership to have the brakes inspected. The service technician told us our brakes were fine and sent us on our way.

Glazing occurs when brake pads are exposed to excessive heat levels, often caused by bad driving habits, like riding brakes ...

Destroying your brake rotors is another common consequence of excessive heat. When the rotors become warped, they lose their smooth, even surface, causing uneven contact with the brake pads.

I had a new battery installed in my 2000 Volvo S70 a couple of months ago. The car sat for a couple of weeks, and now the battery appears to be dead.

Q: I have a 2012 Honda Accord. When driving on the highway and braking at high speeds, the brakes vibrate like the anti-lock system is kicking in, but more pronounced, and there is also vibration i… ...

Q–I have a problem that has stumped my Dodge dealer so far. Sometimes when my wife tries to start our 1993 Dodge Caravan with 103,000 miles on it, nothing happens. No grind, no clicking. Nothing.

I had pretty bad rotors. They looked and felt like an old 45 and you could feel the grroves easily on the disc. So, I sucked it up and got the rotors turned and new pads. Only $155 for the whole ...