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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Brownsburg

455 E. Northfield Dr.
Brownsburg, IN 46112

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Greenwood Smith Valley

381 S. Marlin
Greenwood, IN 46142

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Mooresville

432 N. Monroe St.
Mooresville , IN 46158

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Plainfield

3620 Clarks Creek Rd
Plainfield, IN 46168

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Westfield

17501 Gunther Blvd
Westfield, IN 46074

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Fishers

11222 Allisonville Rd.
Fishers, IN 46038

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Carmel

1436 Keystone Way
Carmel, IN 46032

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Beech Grove

5401 E. Thompson
Indianapolis, IN 46237

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Castleton

6611 E. 82nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46250

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto East Washington

9511 E. Washington
Indianapolis, IN 46229

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Greenwood US31

8012 US 31 South
Indianapolis, IN 46227

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Shadeland

1510 N. Shadeland
Indianapolis, IN 46219

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Kettering

1429 E. Dorothy Lane
Kettering, OH 45429

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Fairfield

5367 Dixie Hwy.
Fairfield , OH 45014

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Mason

5242 Kings Mill Rd.
Mason, OH 45040

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Springdale

175 W. Kemper
Cincinnati, OH 45246

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Edgewood

3123 Dixie Highway
Edgewood , KY 41017

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Florence

8225 US Route 42
Florence, KY 41042

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Bridgetown

6596 Glenway Ave
Cincinnati, OH 45211

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Hyde Park Norwood

4021 Smith Rd.
Cincinnati , OH 45209

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Finneytown

8500 Winton Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45231

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto University

3015 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati, OH 45206

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Western Hills

5410 Glenway Ave.
Cincinnati , OH 45238

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Reading

8401 Reading Rd.
Cincinnati , OH 45215

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Colerain

9326 Colerain Ave.
Cincinnati, OH 45251

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Xpress Pro Tire & Auto Michigan Rd

8579 N Michigan Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46268

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Bad Vibes (Disc brake rotor problems)

April 27, 2025

If you were to name the most important safety feature on your vehicle right now, what would your answer be? A lot of driving experts would agree that it’s your brakes.  Most newer vehicles use a well-engineered and efficient style of brakes called disc brakes. 

The name disc brakes comes from one of the components: a disc attached to the wheel hub that is squeezed by parts called calipers.  If you’ve ever ridden a bicycle with hand brakes, you probably have seen how they squeeze against the rim of the bike wheel to stop the bike. It’s similar to the way your vehicle’s calipers squeeze against the disc rotor, with added parts called brake pads attached to the calipers that are what create the friction and stop your vehicle.

Here’s why disc brakes need regular maintenance.  Over time, that friction creates wear and tear on the brake pads and the rotors, and you’ll start to see the signs.  Your brakes may have one of the 3 “S” sounds: squeaking, squealing, or scraping. The sound is usually the first sign of brake pad wear which can lead to rotor damage.  Soon you may notice a pulsating or vibration when you brake. That’s because your once smooth and straight rotor disc is warping from the heat generated from friction. Or it may be due to wear.  Eventually, your brakes will take a longer distance to stop your vehicle, and the rotors can have grooves carved into them.

When you start noticing any of these signs, it’s a good idea to have them inspected by a trained technician.  They will measure the rotor thickness, check wear patterns for grooves and heat discoloration, and see how much of the brake pads remain. They will also check to make sure all brake components are moving freely, check your brake fluid, and look for corrosion.

Most vehicle manufacturers require worn or damaged rotors to be replaced, not resurfaced. It’s all part of a complete brake job, replacing pads and the brake hardware parts along with the rotors. It reduces the chance of premature failure.

How often you will need your brakes serviced depends on the manufacturer’s recommendations, your driving habits, and the environment you live in.  Your service facility can recommend the best replacement parts based on those factors. 

Regular maintenance and attention are vital for keeping your brakes performing like they are designed to. Remember, your brakes are your vehicle’s most important safety feature.

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Brownsburg, IN 46112
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