Goodyear (and Winged Foot Design) and Blimp Design are trademarks of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company used under license by FDP Virginia Inc., 1076 Airport Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560, USA. Copyright 2022 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
Resources Brake rotors are manufactured from many different materials, each with its benefits and drawbacks. Steel Brake Rotors Rotors made from steel are thinner and weigh less than cast iron rotors. They have excellent stopping ability and hold up well under overheating conditions. Common in drag racing vehicles where low weight is desirable, they cost … Read more
Resources Manufacturers make brake rotors for specific vehicle models, trim levels, and year. Without all the details plus the vehicle’s mileage, it’s hard to estimate the cost of replacing the rotors in your car or truck. Let’s look at what you can expect. Because it’s unusual to replace a rotor in at least the first … Read more
Resources Like babies, brake rotors need changing. Not often, but because brake rotors are central to all vehicle braking systems, it pays to know when they should be replaced. Rotors are attached to the wheel bearing or hub and rotate with the wheel and tire. Each one is surrounded by and centered in the caliper … Read more
A summer weekend is the perfect time to hop into your car and go on that road trip you’ve been waiting for. But when you’re heading out for some fun in the sun, it’s best to make sure your vehicle is prepared, particularly if it has been sitting in the garage for the winter months. … Read more
FDP Virginia Inc., which develops and sells Goodyear Brakes, announced today that it is introducing 89 new parts numbers to its line of premium rotors. The new additions add over 344 unique year, make, model applications totaling over 59 million U.S. vehicles in operation The comprehensive line of Goodyear Brakes, a licensee of the Goodyear … Read more
Resources Many people change the brakes on their car or truck these days. It’s a common do-it-yourself (DIY) automotive repair. You can find a lot of information about how to replace brake pads, brake calipers, and brake rotors for almost any vehicle. For rotors, some can be difficult to remove and replace, but many are … Read more
Resources Many features you see on passenger vehicles came from the world of automobile racing. Famous inventions that showed up on passenger vehicles include: the rearview mirror developed for the race cars of the 1911 Indianapolis 500 disc brakes which were developed for race cars from the 1953 Le Mans and Mille Miglia races Because … Read more
Resources Because a car or truck’s brakes are so important, it’s good to know how to determine when the parts need to be replaced. Brake rotors or discs wear out over time and many factors determine when they should be replaced. The front brakes on vehicles are designed to provide about 70% of the total … Read more
Resources Brake rotors (also called discs) are one of the three critical components needed to stop a vehicle. The rotor works with the brake caliper and brake pads to create friction against the wheels and tires, slowing them down. Transforming Energy According to physics, energy cannot be destroyed, only transformed. The process of stopping a … Read more
Resources Brake discs or rotors came into wide use by American car manufacturers in the mid-1970s. However, as with other automotive innovations, the brake rotor is much older. The first mechanical brake disc system arrived in 1898. It was fitted to the front wheel of an American electric vehicle built by Elmer Ambrose Cleveland. Fredrick … Read more
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Goodyear (and Winged Foot Design) and Blimp Design are trademarks of The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company used under license by FDP Virginia Inc., 1076 Airport Road, Tappahannock, VA 22560, USA. Copyright 2022 The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company.
