Brake Drum and Rotor Resurfacing at O’Reilly Auto Parts

If you need to have your brake drums or brake rotors resurfaced, O’Reilly Auto Parts offers in-store resurfacing services for drums and rotors. Just bring in your used drums or rotors to any O’Reilly Auto Parts store, and our parts professionals can measure them for free using a micrometer to determine if there is enough material left to allow them to be resurfaced. In some cases, if the drums or rotors are too thin or have significant damage, including gouging or severe wear, they may not be able to be resurfaced safely. If that is the case, our parts professionals can help you find the right replacement brake system parts for your vehicle.

Brake Rotor and Drum Resurfacing Services Near You

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What is Brake Drum and Rotor Resurfacing?

The resurfacing process involves removing a layer of damaged metal to create a smoother brake-bedding surface for your brake pads. This will provide a like-new drum or rotor surface for better, more consistent, and more even application of friction while braking.

The metal friction surfaces on drums and rotors are contacted by the brake pads or brake shoes, and this allows the vehicle to be slowed and stopped. These surfaces, along with the brake pads and shoes, will eventually wear out with use, or may be damaged by worn-out, malfunctioning, or damaged brake system components. When replacing brake pads or shoes, it’s also recommended that you replace or resurface your brake rotors and drums to ensure a complete brake repair. Learn more about how to replace brake pads and rotors yourself with our helpful video.

Depending on the age and condition of your brake pads or shoes, and brake calipers or wheel cylinders, it’s possible for your drums and rotors to become pitted, develop gouging or deep grooves, or develop a buildup of pad or shoe friction material known as “glazing”. Glazing can cause an inadequate or uneven braking surface, and is caused by the brakes getting too hot. This causes the brake pad friction material to stick to the rotor, producing deposits on the machined surface and resulting in vibrations in the steering wheel or pulsation in the brake pedal. Rotors can also deform, or “warp”, over time due to uneven brake pad contact, excessive heat, or other factors. Symptoms of warped rotors can include brake noise, vibrations while braking, and poor brake system performance.