Keeping your vehicle's brakes in good shape helps ensure that you will be able to stop when you need to. In some vehicles, the rotors may become warped due to heat or improper installation of tires or brake pads. When the rotors become warped, they can make braking dangerous, especially in emergency situations. Therefore, you should monitor your rotors for any potential warping and fix the issue as soon as possible.
Instructions
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Stay alert when braking. If the steering wheel shudders or vibrates, you rotors may be warped.
2Jack up your vehicle so you can take a closer look at the rotors. With some vehicles, you may be able to see the rotors without removing the wheels. It can be difficult to see if the rotors are warped, however, from this perspective.
3Remove the lug nuts from the wheel with a socket wrench so you can access the rotor and get a better view. Pull the wheel off and set it aside.
4Look at the rotor from the side so you can see the space between the rotor and the brake pad. Slowly spin the wheel while watching the space to check for noticeable differences. If there are slight differences, you may not be able to see them.
5Clean off the rotor with brake cleaning fluid in case the vibration problem is due to residue build-up.
6Check each rotor on your vehicle until you find the one that is warped or eliminate each one. If none of the rotors are warped, see a mechanic to further diagnose the issue.
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