Your car’s braking system is one of the most hardworking parts on your vehicle, and it also takes some of the most abuse. As such, it’s important that you understand how your brake rotors work to slow down your car and keep them in good shape. In this article, we’ll cover how many rotors are on a car, their purpose, and some of the factors that affect their lifespan.

A car’s rotors (also known as brake discs) are circular metal discs fastened to the wheels of a car. When you depress the brake pedal, the rotors clamp down on the brake pads to stop your wheel from spinning.

Rotors are designed to be rugged, durable, and effective at slowing down a car. They are made of different materials, which offer varying benefits in terms of strength and heat dissipation. Typically, cast iron rotors are used in passenger vehicles, but some cars have ceramic rotors for better performance and faster stopping power.

It would be very dangerous to build a car with only a single rotor, as it would leave the vehicle without any braking ability at all. A car with dedicated rotors for each wheel also offers redundancy, so that if a rotor becomes warped or damaged, the other rotors will still work to bring your vehicle to a stop.