Lines on brake rotor?

2013 JEEP CHEROKEE
78,000 MILES • 3.6L • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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ASAADE77
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I changed the brakes and rotors a few months ago and have had these lines on only one brakes rotor. Is it normal for it to look like this not too deep groves? It has changed over time from with different lines and then recently it got that one deeper looking line that goes around like in the picture. Is it also normal to only be happening in on one side?
Dec 18, 2023 at 2:18 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

I suspect you are referring to grooves in the brake rotor. It isn't uncommon for them to get slight grooves. It is all based on the brake pad and the composition used to make it. If they are a semi-metallic pad, there could be something in the pad material that is cutting into the rotor. However, it shouldn't be extreme.

Is it possible for you to take a picture of what you are seeing and upload it for me to see?

Let me know.

Joe
Dec 18, 2023 at 8:05 PM
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ASAADE77
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Here’s the picture.
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Dec 19, 2023 at 6:41 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

That is likely caused by the brake pads. I wouldn't be overly concerned. It isn't uncommon.

Let me know if I can help or if you have other questions.

Take care,

Joe
Dec 19, 2023 at 8:59 PM
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ASAADE77
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Thank you so much and it’s normal to only happen on one of them because the other 3 don’t have this problem at all.
Dec 20, 2023 at 5:10 AM
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Hi,

It isn't uncommon at all. If you don't see any marks, that would be uncommon. LOL

I have a 2013 Durango that I purchased new. It now has 130,000. The rotors are original and have some marks on them. If I were to replace them, chances are the new ones would look worse after a few hundred miles than the old ones do. The original brakes on those vehicles are excellent.

Regardless, if anything changes, let me know. Also, feel free to come back anytime in the future.

Take care and Merry Christmas.

Joe
Dec 20, 2023 at 9:27 PM