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Why do brake rotors wear?

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Brake rotors wear because during use, brake pads are pushed against them while the rotors are turning. It's the friction between the moving part and the staationary part that slows the vehicle down. Pads wear too, usually quicker.

Brake rotors wear due to use, they are considered a service item.

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