Your Chevrolet Equinox brake rotors are key components in your vehicle's disc braking system. Also referred to as brake discs, your Equinox brake rotors are one-piece metal discs that are mounted at your wheels, and help to generate the friction your vehicle uses to stop. With a disc braking system, each of your Chevrolet Equinox brake rotors are flanked by brake pads with thick frictional lining.

The brake pads clamp down on either side of your Equinox brake rotors when you engage the brakes, and the friction between them allows your vehicle to come to a complete and controlled stop. Of course, with all this rubbing and grinding, your Chevrolet Equinox brake rotors are going to become worn.

There are two types of brake pads used with Equinox brake rotors: metallic and non-metallic (also referred to as soft or organic). If you have soft brake pads installed on your vehicle, they are designed to wear down at a faster rate than your brake rotors. This means that as long as you change your brake pads before the lining becomes too thin, your Equinox brake rotors should enjoy a long life. However, if you have metallic brake pads installed, your brake rotors will wear down faster. The advantages of metallic brake pads are that they last longer and provide greater stopping power. In any case, you should be alert to signs that your Equinox brake rotors are worn and require replacement. These signs include a grinding noise when you engage your brakes, a shuddering brake pedal, and pulling to one side.If you should need new brake rotors, you will find a great selection of high-quality Equinox brake rotors at great discount prices in our extensive online catalogue.