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 rotorsessentially ‘heals’ your brake rotors by correcting any warpage that may have occurred during your daily […]
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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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Performance Off-Road Pads: A Driver’s Review
Whoa, that was crazy fun! The crew recently got back from the trails at Easter Jeep Safari 2021, where we went off-roading, crawled over massive rocks, and explored the Metal Masher trail. While there, we caught up with Tiffany Stone, or “T-Stone.” Tiffany had never driven with our R1 Big Brake Kit, but with the R1 Gladiator at […]
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Heavy Duty Brake Pads for Heavy Duty Applications
Want to tow like a pro? Haul like a pro? Off-road like a pro? Watch our 2020 R1 Concepts Truck Video Then certainly you know that you’re not going to be able to use factory brakes. Yes, while factory brakes are more than adequate for normal driving conditions, they’re far from ideal for more demanding […]
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How to Choose the Right Brake Pad Type
With the number of different types of brake pads on the market it can be helpful to have a guide that explains the materials used. Street Performance Brake Pads No matter what type of brake pads you choose, the best braking results will come from matching materials on the front and rear brakes.
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Warped Rotors: What’s Actually Happening and How to Prevent It
How To Prevent Warped Rotors? What you call a warped rotor is usually uneven pad material or thickness variation across the rotor face. That uneven surface can create pedal pulsation, steering shake, or inconsistent braking whenever you apply the brakes. You can prevent many problems through correct installation, sensible braking habits, healthy pads, and regular […]
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