Rotors that are below the minimum thickness recommended by the manufacturer need to be replaced, and some warped rotors may need to be swapped out too.

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TRW Automotive Holdings on Friday announced new ‘thin wide bridge calliper technology’ (TWB) which, it said, combines the dual benefits of increased fuel economy with longer brake life. With the thin ...

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With so much riding on the condition of your brakes, it’s important to pay attention to signs that the pads require replacement. Highly-rated mechanics tell our team that it’s difficult to pinpoint ...

Dear Tom and Ray: I have a 2000 VW Golf 1.8T, which I have enjoyed owning -- except when I have taken it to the shop for brake pads. When I brought it in at 40,000 miles, the dealer told me that I ...

From polishes and waxes, to filters and engine oil, choices are numerous and daunting when it comes to selecting the correct products for your car, truck, coupe or crossover. Options abound—and each ...

Your car is a big expensive machine that, over its life, will cost you a ton in maintenance. If you learn to do some of those jobs yourself, you can save a ton of cash. Replacing your brake pads, for ...

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In an ideal setting where the sky's the limit in terms of budget and labor costs, replacing the brake rotors or brake discs when changing the brake pads is highly recommended. The brake rotors in your ...