Don't Replace Your Brake Rotors Before Watching This!

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In this video, Josh explains how to keep your brake rotors and drums from wearing out as well as how to fix damaged ones so you never have to replace them again!
Good brake rotors can be $expensive$ and mechanics will often tell you to replace them before it's necessary because, well, they're in the business to make money not save you money!
Josh walks you through a few key driving tips that will save your brake rotors and he explains the often overlooked option of resurfacing damaged rotors which can save you $100's of dollars.
Make sure to watch to the end so you don't miss out on any money-saving advice!
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00:00 Beginning
00:17 Introduction
00:37 Rotors Explained
00:57 1st tip
01:58 2nd tip
02:20 3rd tip - Resurfacing

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@Anonymous-ji4sb 6 ай бұрын

Down shifting to slow your car down is going to wear out the transmission faster. I would much rather replace rotors more often than wear out a transmission.

@KendrasEdge757 6 ай бұрын

👌 Not downshifting properly it won’t. He’s not saying dropping it from 5th down to 2nd at 65mph. Downshifting doesn’t ruin your tranny just like shifting up through the gears doesn’t.

@deanito1968 6 ай бұрын

CarCare Nut, a master Toyota mechanic says this as well (namely, brakes are cheaper than transmissions - implying you are adding unnecessary wear and tear on the transmission by down shifting). I'm no mechanic so I don't know who to believe.

@drahgsukray2834 6 ай бұрын

Agree. New set of routers for example: $160-$240 and you can replace them yourself - no special tools needed. Worn transmission, gears, clutches - how much is that going to take and you need tools and knowledge. Cost of repairing transmission or replacing it will run into thousands of $$$.

@drewdimusmaximus9436 6 ай бұрын

@@deanito1968friction material is friction material. No matter if its in a transmission or brakes or even the tires themselves, friction material wears more when it is used more. If you're downshifting at higher RPMs you will wear more friction material than at lower RPMs no matter how "properly" someone says they downshift. Just use your brakes and downshift sometime before you stall and everything will be fine.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 ай бұрын

As long as you down shift before going too fast (to avoid slamming down a gear) the engine is doing the slowing, not the transmission. Sure rotors are cheaper but it only takes one long steep hill to ruin rotors and create dangerous brake shake. $250 for new rotors where I live would add up to a new transmission in about 2 years ;)

@JoRocket77 Ай бұрын

Great video. Downshifting down hills is important. Ignore the negative comments. No good deed goes unpunished. People will criticize even while you’re trying to help.

@jamesdavisjr1086 3 күн бұрын

Nice video. I've known this for decades, problem is I can't seem to find anyone anymore to cut rotors.

@caleb6590 26 күн бұрын

I appreciate this! I love in an apartment complex with steep ramps in the parking garage and my breaks have started vibrating when I brake hard.

@jimmycoleman5853 3 ай бұрын

Hey hello should I use trq front rotors & pads on 05 Buick park Ave

@oscarguevara5556 4 ай бұрын

Just got my brake pads and rotors replaced and I’ve now driven my truck for a good 6 hours (mostly highway time) but the squeaking and scraping sound is driving me nuts. Mechanic that did the job says it’s normal but is it? How long till they brake in?

@Peelerusa 6 ай бұрын

I recently did a complete brake replacement on my 2017 Camry and intended to get my rotors resurfaced, but no one in my area offers that service any longer. I ended up purchasing high carbon, coated rotors and quality ceramic pads and my car brakes just as good as the OEM equipment. No regrets..

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 ай бұрын

Great!

@fury0904 5 ай бұрын

great videos keep up , i have a question if you don't mind. my car shakes a bit when i hit the gas pedal and immediately break and after the shake it accelerate a very bit only happens on very low speed or in the traffic any idea what is the cause?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 ай бұрын

That’s a tough one, any check engine codes to help you out?

@Coronet_1969_ 25 күн бұрын

Good tip but it's harder and harder to find shops that will resurface rotors these days. Any suggestions in finding shops that will do it?

@user-iv3bg3uw8k 6 ай бұрын

Hey Budget Mechanic, I love your videos. I got a 2023 i4 Tacoma truck after watching your good videos. Would you mind posting video on Tacoma engines i4, v6, and the latest turbo i4 in Tacomas in terms of reliability, maintenance, please

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 ай бұрын

Great idea!

@armanhemat1479 2 ай бұрын

This is a huge misinformation ! I am watching it again simple to give it a thumbs down,,, Do you know how much it costs to replace the transmission,,? I will report it as misinformation

@JoRocket77 Ай бұрын

I’m sure the cost varies from state to state…coast to coast.

@andreiradu1945 Ай бұрын

Resurfacing is great in case of rust. This being said, when the rotor is thinned out, nah, new ones.

@saltpetter 4 ай бұрын

What is the best brake rotor for a Uber driver? I am looking for one that can withstand heavy driving and resist warping?

@abanimishra3246 2 ай бұрын

Good knowledge and good job sir...love ❤❤❤ from India

@MouseCIick Ай бұрын

a lot of time when i downshift and i dont even need to brake, but cars behind me will think im slow even thought its a red light and there is a suv in front of me.

@danielscott9137 2 ай бұрын

U can not resurface a warp

@leetos.4915 3 ай бұрын

Would you recommend EBAY rotors? Great vid thanks

@barenekid9695 Ай бұрын

Wellll Last time I looked. Clutches and transmissions are Waaaaay! more expensive wearable break parts.

@kalani777 6 ай бұрын

You on Maui?

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 ай бұрын

Big island!

@alozborne 6 ай бұрын

I generally really enjoy your content, you do a great job of explaining how to DIY repairs. However, I would rather wear out the rotors and pads than risk overheating the AT fluid so I personally wouldn't downshift to extend brake life. Also, at least on my cars, any time I have seen grooves on the rotors, they are also warped. So, I have never had them resurfaced. Maybe it's just me asking the wrong shops, but resurfacing seems to be expensive where I live. I also avoid metallic pads, seems like a bad idea to use a pad that's harder than the rotors - pads are a lot cheaper than rotors.

@BudgetMechanicHawaii 5 ай бұрын

Downshifting won’t overheat AT fluid. The transmission CONNECTS the wheels to the motor, and the dead weight of the idling motor is what slows the car down, not the transmission itself

@papabits5721 20 күн бұрын

Take care of your rotors? 🤣🤣🤣 that's how rotors work they turn kinetic energy into HEAT.

@ziggys745 3 ай бұрын

ya no, not downshifting an automatic to save on rotors. Better advice is not to brake hard or drag them. On a hill I would drop to a lower gear but not for normal driving. I use a disc grinder with flexible sanding pad to knock of the rust edges, and also use ceramic pads.

@AdamAnthonyAdventures 4 ай бұрын

1:24 yes - transfer the wear fro easy and cheap to replace brake parts to your transmission and engine 🤦‍♂️

@aliciaherrera7162 Ай бұрын

Huh

@AdamAnthonyAdventures Ай бұрын

@@aliciaherrera7162 If you downshift on a steep hill to save your brakes, you're transferring the stress to your engine instead. I'd rather replace my brake than replace my engine, wouldn't you?