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Good rotors vs bad rotors—what are the signs they need to be replaced?
My neighbor just spent a fortune getting his rotors replaced and said that he didn’t even see it coming. It made me a little worried about my own car. Can you tell me a little about good rotors vs bad rotors?
Natalie Todoroff · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sorry to hear he had to shell out on new brake rotors, but we’re glad you asked about good rotors vs. bad rotors. Knowing the signs lets you catch the damage early and be a more confident driver. Here are the biggest signs that something has gone wrong with your rotors:
- Ashaky steering wheeland brakes: If you notice your steering wheel is shaking while you drive and that your brake pedal vibrates when you press down on it, odds are, something is wrong with your brake rotors
- Screechy noise when driving: This one is pretty hard for you—and everyone else on the road—to miss! This noise means that yourbrake padshave worn down to just the metal
- Blue brake rotors: Not all brake rotors are visible without removing the tire, but if you can catch a glimpse of yours and they look blue, that means that they’ve overheated and worn out.
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