One of the keys to maintaining your brakes and ensuring that they work when you need them to is taking care of your Chevy Monte Carlo brake rotors. In a disc braking system, which can be found on most modern vehicles, the Monte Carlo brake rotors are one-piece metal discs mounted at each of your wheels. On either side of your brake rotors are brake pads, which are metal plates bound with rivets or glue to a thick frictional lining that resembles sandpaper in texture.

Your brakes work through friction, which is generated when the pads are clamped down on the rotors. Of course, with friction comes heat.

Another function of your Chevy Monte Carlo brake rotors is to dissipate the heat that builds up on both braking surfaces through their rotating motion, which serves to prevent brake fade. Finally, your Monte Carlo brake rotors help to keep your brakes clean by throwing off water and dirt as they spin. You can ensure that your brake rotors enjoy a long life by paying attention to the condition of your brake pads. In most cases, your brake pads are designed to wear down at a faster rate than your Chevy Monte Carlo brake rotors. The exception to this is vehicles that have metallic brake pads installed, usually racecars, fire trucks, ambulances, and police vehicles. When your soft brake pads have less than an eighth of an inch of lining on them, your Monte Carlo brake rotors will begin to grind against the metal backing plate and can become damaged quickly. Symptoms of damaged brake rotors include a shuddering brake pedal, brakes that pull your vehicle to one side, and a loud, metallic grating sound.Be sure to replace your brake pads when necessary, and if you need new brake rotors or pads, look no further than our extensive online catalogue.