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 […]
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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 […]

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 rotorsessentially ‘heals’ your brake rotors by correcting any warpage that may have occurred during your daily […]

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.

Influencer Tiffany Stone shares what she thinks about R1 Performance Off-Road pads
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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