If you're replacing your car's brake rotors yourself, using new ones from the auto parts store is ideal for safety — as long as you clean them first.

When the brake rotors of your car are warped, it doesn't necessarily mean that the circular discs are bent out of shape. It might feel that way with all the shuddering and vibration when braking, but ...

Q: I notice rust forming on disc brake rotors quickly — especially after damp or rainy days. I am concerned about my RV rotors rusting during storage. How much of a problem is this? What should I do ...

The brake rotors are an important part of the disc brake system found in most modern cars. Many vehicles have disc brakes on the front and drum brakes in the rear, while others have four-wheel disc ...

We go through the best aftermarket performance brake rotors at different price points, and explain how they're different from regular brakes. Finding the right non-OEM replacement brake rotors for ...

Which brake rotors are best? Brake rotors are an often overlooked component essential to safely and reliably stopping your car. And just like brake pads, they wear down over time. DIYers and thrifty ...

It might have happened to you before — you've had new brakes fitted to your Toyota RAV4 and, suddenly, you feel a vibration every time you press the brake pedal. You take it back to the Toyota ...

You're pulling up to a stop sign and your car shakes when braking. As you apply the brakes your car begins to jiggle and shake like it's going over a long patch of corrugated iron. But it's not going ...

Viewer-submitted questions for The Car Doctor: Q: In the past you have recommended factory brake parts, or Wagner or Raybestos brake parts as a quality replacement. I recently saw a list of brake pads ...

The technical name for the disc in disc brakes, the rotor is a metal platter that’s part of the hub to which a car’s wheel attaches. It rotates with the wheel, so when the driver applies the brakes, ...