What Causes Warped Brake Rotors?
Excessive Heat Brake rotors that become too hot during normal driving can become warped. Although brake rotors are designed to be very heat-resistant, excessive heat, especially friction-related heat caused by malfunctioning or damaged brake pads, can seriously damage brake rotors. Physical Damage Brake rotors can become warped if they are hit or smashed in any way. Vehicle fender benders, tire-changing mishaps (where brake rotors can hit the ground) or serious roadside abnormalities can physically dent, break or warp brake rotors and seriously impede their function. Defective Brake Pads Brake pads are designed to slow and stop a vehicle by using hydraulic force to squeeze against brake rotors and stop or reduce their movement. If brake pads become damaged in any way, especially if they become loose or warped themselves, they can cause brake rotors to become warped and damaged as well. Bad Wheel Bearings A car’s wheel bearings are located inside each axle, and allow each tire and hub a
