Safe braking lets you drive your way knowing that you can stop when you need to, and brake disc resurfacing is an easy way to take care of restoring a disc surface when possible. 

What Is a Brake Disc Resurfacing?

Brakes work by using friction between brake pads and discs to stop the wheels from rotating. If the dsics are not smooth and within the required specifications, braking quality can be significantly degraded. To solve this problem, the rotor is resurfaced when possible.

How Is a Brake Disc Resurfacing Done?

Discs are resurfaced in pairs.  The brake caliper containing the pads is removed and the disc is pulled from the axle. The resurfaced disc is fitted and pads installed in the caliper. The caliper is reinstalled, and then the brake fluid system is checked for fluid levels and any air which may have entered the lines. Finally, the vehicle is road tested.

Recommendations

Have your brakes checked regularly during seasonal maintenance. You may have gotten used to poor braking, but a professional mechanic can let you know if your vehicle can do much better.

Symptoms That Indicate You Need a Brake Disc Resurfacing

Any of a number of sounds, vibrations, or irregularities when braking can indicate that a brake disc resurfacing or replacement may be necessary. If anything sounds or feels wrong, check it out! A visual inspection of the discs can also reveal grooved, damaged, warped, or overly worn parts.