In your vehicle’s disc braking system, the core components are your Ford Taurus brake rotors. These one-piece metal discs mounted at each of your wheels provide several important functions for your brakes. First, your Taurus brake rotors work directly with your brake pads to generate friction, which is used to bring your vehicle to a safe and complete stop.

Each of your rotors is flanked by a pair of brake pads with frictional lining, that clamp down against the rotors when you step on your brake pedal to stop their rapid rotation, and therefore stop your vehicle. Another function of your Ford Taurus brake rotors is to dissipate the heat from both braking surfaces that is generated during the braking process. This cooling, accomplished through the rapid spinning, helps to reduce brake fade.

Finally, the spinning motion of your Taurus brake rotors throws off dirt and water as you drive, preventing accumulation and helping to keep your brakes clean. As long as you maintain your brake pads and change them when necessary, your Ford Taurus brake rotors should enjoy a fairly long life. However, if you do not change your brake pads when the depth of the lining drops to below a quarter of an inch, your rotors will soon end up grinding against the metal backing plate of the pads, and they will become worn and ineffective. Worn Taurus brake rotors cannot stop your vehicle, and you will have to replace them right away.Keep in mind that you should replace your brake pads whenever you change your brake rotors, and look to our extensive catalogue to find the brake components you need.