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Are Performance Brake Rotors Really Better Than Regular Rotors and Why?
Performance brake rotors that are cast from high density grey iron are superior performers when compared to normal rotors made from inferior materials. Cast grey iron is so dense that it holds up the best against heat and wear. Inferior metals will warp and wear easily and will not have the longevity that a grey iron cast rotor will. Higher end performance brake rotors are made of grey iron cast, and this directly contributes to their performance levels in extreme conditions over normal brake rotors. There are also some other factors such as drilling, dimpling, and slotting which affect the stopping characteristics of performance brake rotors.
Is There any Difference Between Drilled and Dimpled Performance Brake Rotors?
There are a few notable differences between drilled and dimpled performance brake rotors. Drilled rotors have holes drilled all the way through the rotor. As a result, the integrity of the rotor can be compromised. The life expectancy of a drilled rotor is much shorter than one that is dimpled. Some through-drilled rotors have also been known to develop small spider cracks around the holes in the rotors. Performance levels of drilled rotors can be good provided the rotors are slotted with large enough slots. It is important that the slots on the drilled performance brake rotor are angled to drive the gas and debris out away from the pad and off of the rotor. Many of the drilled "performance" brake rotors available on the market today are not designed to have a performance edge. Instead, they are more for cosmetic looks than any genuine performance.
In contrast to the through-drilled rotors, Brakes R Us offers a true performance brake rotor from EBC that has been computer designed to offer real performance advantages to your performance braking system. These performance brake rotors are dimpled, which means they have small indentions in the rotor. They are not through-drilled. The dimples along with oversized angled slots greatly help to de-gas the pad when in use. The dimples help relieve the pad of heat and gas. The slots provide constant scrubbing of the pads. The angle of the slots allows the heat and gas to escape the brake. Because these slots are so wide, debris and build up is virtually eliminated out of the brake area. Many drilled and slotted brake rotors have narrow slots that only collect debris and get clogged. True performance brake rotors available at Brakes R Us eliminate this critical design flaw. The EBC performance brake rotor design has gone through extensive research and testing, and the results are that the wider angled slots along with dimples instead of through-drilling provides a better performance brake rotor.
Are Performance Brake Rotors Good for Everyday Driving?
The Brakes R Us performance brake rotors are excellent for everyday driving. These EBC rotors were specially designed for adverse weather conditions. They are best when used on street level performance vehicles. Many drivers of European sports cars, American muscle cars, the street rod and tuner market have found the benefits of the Brakes R Us dimpled and slotted rotors over the traditional through-drilled rotors.
Contact Brakes R Us today to get the best performance brake rotors available for your specific needs. You can access the Brakes R Us online store HERE. You can also contact Brakes R Us by phone toll free at 866-882-7253. Outside the U.S., call 818-833-9125.
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