Back to all

Professional Auto Maintenance at Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center: Rotor Problems

December 3, 2015

The brake rotor, or disc, is attached to your wheel. The brake pads rub on the rotor to slow your car.

Rotors can warp, crack or become misaligned. They can also be damaged by worn out brake pads that scratch grooves into the surface. These conditions result in less contact surface for the brake pads, leaving you with reduced braking power.

Over time and miles, rotors can also wear down below safe specifications. It is vital for Lewis Center drivers to know that simply replacing brake pads on a wheel with a bad rotor will not solve the issue. Depending on their condition, rotors may be resurfaced or replaced.

Brake noise or a pulsation in the brake pedal are signs of potential brake problems that should be addressed right away. If you have any brake concerns, please have your friendly Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center tech carry out a thorough review.

Give us a call

Tuffy Tire & Auto Service Center Lewis Center
740-549-3332
210 Hornbeam Lane
Lewis Center, Ohio 43035

More articles from Tuffy Lewis Center

Beginning to See the Light (Check Engine Light Diagnostics)

May 5, 2024

It's a light many drivers fear they'll see turn on at the most inopportune time. It's the one on the dash that says "Check Engine," "Service Engine Soon," or it may be simply an engine-shaped light. Your first instinct may be to pull off to the side of the road and turn off the engine. The truth... More

Custom Wheels and Tires for Your Lewis Center Ride

April 28, 2024

It seems like everywhere you go in the Lewis Center area you see custom wheels. Big trucks, little cars, mini-vans - it doesn't matter - are expressing themselves with custom wheels. Some Ohio auto owners want smaller tires and wheels - some want larger - and some want them enormous. So where d... More

Some New Boots (Suspension Maintenance)

April 21, 2024

There are some boots that don't come in a shoe box and aren't worn on your feet. They are called axle or CV boots, and they can be important parts for many vehicles. That CV stands for constant velocity. CV axles are mainly used in front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive vehicles. They're also us... More