Is it safe to drive with a damaged rotor?

Question

Is it safe to drive with a damaged rotor?

Answer 1

Even if it is messed up you should still have enough brakeing to drive and stop even with out any pad left. Just be care full and get it fixed.

Answer 2

no its not safe  and will cost more if you do

Some disc brake pads have wear sensors. When the pads wear down, the sensor starts touching the rotor causing a high-pitched squeal. The solution to this problem is to replace the pads immediately, before the meal wear sensors damage the rotors. When pads without wear sensors wear down to nothing, the metal backing on the pads begins wearing away the rotors with a grinding noise when the brakes are applied. When this happens, expect to replace the rotors as well as the pads. If the damage is mild, you may get away with having them resurfaced. To avoid damage to your disc brake rotors, check your pads every 10,000 miles.

If you have a damaged rotor, resurface or replace both sides at once. Keep them matched.

Sometimes, brakes squeal for no obvious reason. When rebuilding brakes, be sure to clean any rust from sliding metal surfaces and make sure all anti-rattle springs and other parts are installed. Anti-squeal compound may also help. If you've taken every precaution and the brakes still squeal, try a different brand of pads.

Answer 3

No, the wheel could lock up or the brakes could fail and you could get into an accident.

Answer 4

Driving will only cause more damage to your car and the one in front of you when you can't stop

Answer 5

NO! It will only get worse.I had a worn rotor break from the hub and almost wrecked.

Answer 6

By damaged,  if you mean warped,  it will wear your brakes out prematurely.

If you mean chipped or cracked,   do not drive with it.    The brake pad can grab and lock up that wheel causing an accident.

Either,   needs fixed ASAP

Answer 7

how could you drive with this . a damaged rotor will not turn or make the brake come on and  the wheel lock..