Brakes

When is it time to replace the brake rotors on my car?

Replace rotors when they are worn below the minimum thickness stamped on them, when they are deeply grooved or cracked, or when they are warped enough to make the pedal or steering wheel shake. Pads worn down to metal almost always take the rotors with them.

8:30 AM–6:00 PM, seven days a week 8632 Edgeworth Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Signs your rotors are done

Rotors wear more slowly than pads, but they do wear out.

  • A pulsing brake pedal or a shaking steering wheel when you stop
  • Deep grooves or a lip around the rotor edge
  • Grinding from pads worn to the backing plate
  • Blue or dark heat spots on the rotor face
  • Cracks, which mean replace immediately

Measured, not guessed

Every rotor has a minimum safe thickness. Below it, the rotor cannot shed heat properly no matter how new the pads are. YBE measures the rotors at each wheel and replaces only what needs it.

Need This Fixed?

YBE handles this at the Capitol Heights shop, seven days a week. Read about Brake Pad and Rotor Replacement, or call and describe what your car is doing.

Further Reading

Background on the parts and systems described above.

Stranded? Call YBE for Roadside Help

Mobile assistance for dead batteries, flat tires, fuel delivery, lockouts, no-start conditions and select minor problems in Capitol Heights and nearby communities.

Safety Notice

If you are stopped in an unsafe traffic location or facing an immediate emergency, contact 911 first. Stay in your vehicle with your seat belt fastened if it is not safe to stand outside it. Note: YBE provides roadside assistance, not towing.

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Location

8632 Edgeworth Dr, Capitol Heights, MD 20743

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Hours

8:30 AM–6:00 PM, seven days a week

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