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R1 Concepts complete brake kit with drilled and slotted rotors and ceramic pads

The Complete Guide to Brake Rotors: Types, Materials, and How to Choose

Your brake rotors do something remarkable every time you press the pedal. They convert the kinetic energy of a 4,000-pound vehicle moving at highway speed into heat, then dissipate that heat into the surrounding air. They do this thousands of times between replacements, operating at temperatures that can exceed 1,000 degrees Fahrenheit under hard braking. […]

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Why buy new rotors instead of turning them?

To purchase new brake rotors or turn them, ah that is the question. You are wasting your money if you are fitting new brake pads on your vehicle and your rotors are seriously scored or hollowed. It’s extremely dangerous and could also cause the vehicle a total loss of brake. No one ever wants to […]

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