Glossary / Engine

pads and rotors

11 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

Brake pads are little pieces of material that rub against metal discs called rotors to slow the car. When they wear out, the brakes become less effective.

Technical Definition

Brake pads are the friction material that presses against the rotors (discs) to create braking force. Rotors are metal discs attached to the wheels that the pads clamp onto.

Hear It Discussed

"and you know maybe throw us out of pads and rotors at it and just you know normal stuff and people like no no my guy wants 3000 dollars to do that okay"
An Actually Usable VW Bus: The Kindred EV Bus — Carmudgeon Ep 241 w/ Jason Cammisa & Derek Tam-Scott The Carmudgeon Show 48:08

"There's a time and it says pads and rotors this time, master cylinder [531.1s] this time, complete brake system this time. [534.1s] Well, why would they put it in there if it wasn't done in some..."
Automotive Tips to Reduce Repair Expenses from the Authority in Auto Repair Advice Under The Hood show 08:46

"You know, a break job used to be pads and rotors. Well, we've talked about this recently. Right, we can't just do that because we've"
Ron Ananian, The Car Doctor - April 4, 2026 - Hour 2 - The Right To Repair Ron Ananian The Car Doctor 22:57