After purchasing a Big Brake Kit to increase the performance of your vehicle, your next step is to get it installed. It’s a similar process to the one you just went through above – remove the bolts, slide the caliper off the rotor, and remove or trim your dust shield as needed.
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Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: BMW 335i
The BMW 335i was first released in 2010, making it 11 years old as of the writing of this article. However, for people who use their vehicles daily, the marginal improvement of the brake systems may not matter as much as the money they’d save on replacement pads.

Drilled vs Slotted Rotors: Ford Focus ST
Ford Focus Sports Technologies (Ford Focus ST) first appeared in 2005 when Ford released a new vehicle for their Sport lineup. Before determining whether drilled or slotted rotors are best for your Ford Focus ST, we have to understand what the vehicle was designed for.

Diamond Slotted Rotors: Are They Worth It?
There are many types of rotors in the market. In this article, we are going to highlight Diamond Slotted rotors. If you’ve been mulling over whether to get them or not, you’ve come to the right place. What are Diamond Slotted Rotors? Diamond Slotted rotors get their name from their unique diamond etching pattern. These […]

Top Performance: Finding the Best Rotor Type for 2018 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.

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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