A method for detecting a change in fly-height comprises measuring motor currents at various radii at a regular interval to determine the head drag. If any of the head drags at the various radii are greater than a threshold value, it is determined that a decrease in fly-height has occurred. If the disk drive has a head cleaner, a head cleaning is initiated to correct the fly-height change. If no head cleaning is necessary, a general error signal may be generated to indicate potential drive failure.

 
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