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Re: Glazed Rotors or Pads?



In a message dated 10/11/99 7:24:08 AM Central Daylight Time, 
Robert_A_Brady@domain.elided writes:

<< How does one determine if pads or rotors are glazed?  Can someone explain 
how 
 it happens and what is going on to the pad material and/or the rotor 
surface? >>

No guarantees on this info. You can tell by the reduced efficiency and the 
accompanied squealing. It occurs though continued light application of the 
brakes, in effect polishing the rotor, this removes the "bite".

John Katos

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