Your Cadillac Catera brake rotors can be found mounted on your axle at each wheel. Catera brake rotors are single-unit metal discs, also known as brake discs, that work with your brake pads to stop your vehicle. Your Cadillac Catera brake rotors are under a lot of stress, and eventual wear is inevitable.

However, you can help to ensure a long life for your Catera brake rotors by maintaining your brake pads. Most vehicles are installed with soft brake pads, which are designed to reduce wear on your Cadillac Catera brake rotors by eroding at a faster rate than the rotors. The lining of the brake pads should be at least a quarter of an inch deep in order to be effective.

Once your lining depth drops to between an eighth and a quarter of an inch, your Catera brake rotors could be in trouble unless you change the pads soon. You may also have metallic brake pads installed, which are made from powdered copper or bronze. Metallic brake pads last longer than soft ones, but the metallic variety causes faster wear on your brake rotors. Many drivers choose to use metallic brake pads anyway because they prefer the feel, and instead plan to replace their Catera brake rotors more often. When should you replace your brake rotors? If your brakes are grinding, shuddering, or pulling to one side, it is likely that you have damaged Catera brake rotors and they should be replaced right away.Look to our extensive online catalogue for a full line of brake rotors and enjoy our great discount prices.