What are rotors on a car?

A brake rotor is a round flat piece of steel attached to a rod that is held in place on the inside of the wheel. On either side of the rotor are brake pads. When you apply the brake pedal on the inside of the car, the pads compress around the rotor, slowing or stopping the vehicle. read more

Brake rotors (they're also called brake discs) are what your vehicle's brake pads clamp down on to stop the wheels from spinning. Some people may be surprised to learn that the brake rotors are just as important to stopping their vehicle as the brake pads are. read more