At each of your wheels, you will find one-piece metal discs known as your Chevy SSR brake rotors. A vital component of your brakes, your SSR brake rotors work in conjunction with your brake pads to generate friction and bring your vehicle to a safe and controlled stop. When you step on your brake pedal, the pressure is sent through hydraulic brake fluid to your brake calipers, which act as clamps to bring the brake pads on either side of your rotors into contact with the metal discs.

The frictional lining of the brake pads grinds against your Chevy SSR brake rotors and stops the rotation of your wheels. In addition to this, your SSR brake rotors help to keep your brakes clean by throwing off dirt and water as they spin, and reduce brake fade by dissipating the heat from both braking surfaces that is generated through the friction.

Typically, problems with your brake rotors are caused by insufficient pad lining depth. Once your brake pads have worn through the lining, your Chevy SSR brake rotors will end up grinding against the metal backing plate. It is important to change your brake pads when the lining thickness drops to between an eighth and a quarter of an inch to avoid damaging your rotors. However, your SSR brake rotors will eventually wear down through normal use. Shuddering brakes, brakes that pull to one side, or a loud metallic grating sound are typical signs of worn brake rotors.When you need new brake rotors, look no further than our extensive online catalogue, and don’t forget to pick up a new set of brake pads along with your rotors.