Q: Rotors keep wearing out - 2007 GMC Sierra 2500
On several occasions, while driving the truck at around 50 mph, I noticed a burnt smell. I feared that my brakes would fail while going downhill. I went to the dealer a few times and he found that the rotors were warped but couldn't find out why they were wearing out so quickly. Do you have any idea why this happened?
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