Replacing brake rotors is a pretty straight-forward process. Read on to see the tools, time, and steps needed when replacing brake rotors.

Your car's brake rotors need to be replaced every so often. We'll tell you what the rotors do, why they need replacing, and how to tell when it's time.

Brakes are one such job. Everybody who owns a car or truck should learn how to replace their brake pads and rotors. The markup at a service center—especially a car dealership—can be exorbitant.

Brake maintenance, though, isn’t always as simple as just removing and replacing pads and rotors, and it is more involved than, say, a standard oil change.

So, what does it cost to replace pads and rotors together? What about just your brake pads? And how can you save some money when the time comes?

Your car's brake rotors need to be replaced every so often. We'll tell you what the rotors do, why they need replacing, and how to tell when it's time.