Hey guys, I apologize if this is in the wrong forum, but I wasn't sure where it should go.

Anyways,
I recently started to notice that my right rotor had a rough spot. I didn't think much of it. Yesterday, I went outside, and there was a groove that got cut into the rotor. I looked on the other side, and sure enough, it was there too. So I have two grooves on both front rotors, exactly identical. My brakes feel less responsive. I looked at my pads, and they look like they have plenty of life left. I'm really unsure what to think here.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Once again, I apologize if this is in the wrong forum.

 

i'd take the rotor out and try to sand it down with sand paper see if it helps, and slightly on the pad as well, or pay lil money to get it resurfaced.

 

Yeah, it's weird it just started to happen.

However, I had 3 out of 5 wheel studs snap aweek ago, due to a bad wheel bearing. I guess it had play in the wheel and it put too much pressure on them. I had to remove the knuckle and also purchase a new tie-rod. Could this have anything to do with these rotors getting chewed up everytime I hit the brakes?

 

Pics? Is the groove on the inside, outside, or both sides of the rotor?

There has to be something cutting the groove into the rotor - see what it may be hitting, or if the pads were placed in backwards etc.

 

Sorry, but it sounds like you're not familiar enough with the mechanics involved here to be attempting these sorts of diagnosis/repairs. Please take your car to a dealership or shop to have them fix whatever issues your car has. Doing otherwise might be dangerous to you and others.

 

You dont want to sand on a rotor because the surface has to be at the same thickness all the way around for it to function properly. You could remove to much material in one area causing the rotor to feel "warped" the next time you use your brakes.......

Remove the caliper and see if there is anything protruding from the pads that could cause the groove in the rotor. Examine the pads and replace if necessary. Take the rotor to Autozone and have it resurfaced. Replace any parts necessary.... Your brakes are your life make sure they are in perfect working conditions before driving the car. Hope you find out what the problem is.

 

are you on stock wheels?