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Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: Ford F-150

If you’re thinking about replacing the rotors on your Ford F-150, you’ve come to the right place. The first benefit of slotted rotors is their ability to shave away debris, like brake dust and other particles from your brake pads and rotors.

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Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: Infiniti Q50

If you’ve been driving an Infiniti Q50 or recently purchased one, it may be time to replace your brake pads and rotors. Given the number of options you have on the open market, it’s not always an easy decision. In this article, we’ll discuss whether or not drilled or slotted rotors are best for your […]

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Should I Buy New Rotors or Should I Just Turn Them?

You might want to save a few bucks by turning your rotors instead of purchasing new ones, but in most cases, it’s not worth it. Keep reading to find out why.  What does ‘turning’ brake rotors mean? Turning brake rotors essentially ‘heals’ your brake rotors by correcting any warpage that may have occurred during your […]

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How Do I Break In My New Brake Pads and Rotors?

Most car parts require being broken in before actually living up to their all-star reviews. Go 50mph and jam the brakes until ABS engages Much like step 2, you’ll have to employ hard braking with this step.

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Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: Chevy Camaro SS

In this article, we’ll compare drilled vs slotted rotors and determine which is the better fit for the Chevrolet Camaro SS. What are drilled rotors? Drilled rotors have notches and holes drilled into them. These drilled holes perform best in rainy climates, offering a good “wet bite” that’ll last until the end of the brake’s […]

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R1 Concepts Holiday Shopping Guide

That winter weather is upon us yet again, which can only mean one thing: the holidays are right around the corner. At R1 Concepts, we understand how difficult it can be to buy the perfect gift for that car lover in your life – especially if you’re not intimately familiar with vehicle components yourself. That’s […]

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