Choosing the Best Brake Rotor

 

Just like any other automobile part, the selection of a brake rotor is based on how one uses the motor vehicle daily.   Every the driver wants to have that excellent performing braking system   Therefore one needs to have a perfect combination of the braking system and tires.   There are myriad types of the brake rotors.   The cuts of made on the surface of the brake rotors is what distinguishes the different types of rotors.   The cuts and holes allow air in the rotor ensuring that the brakes run cooler.   The drilling of the holes and cuts on the rotor reduces the braking surface area.   Explained below are some of the options one has when it comes to brake rotors.

 

Solid surface rotors   This type is best suited for the low performing vehicles and are made of compact iron.   These brake rotors are used for quite a long period than the perforated ones.   The compact brake rotors produce less dust than the other types and are quiet in performance.   This is a good option for those who want to replace the worn out rotors with original rotors.

 

Grooved surface brake rotors. These drilled and slotted rotors produce more friction than the solid surface rotors.   Racing cars, and the high tonnage trucks prefer this type of rotors.   In trucks the additional friction is critical in stopping them due to the heavy loads.   However, these rotors always have a lower lifespan due to the high friction.

 

Rotors whose surface has been poked holes.   They are associated with better stopping power than the slotted rotors due to the increased friction.   Cross drilled rotors wear out very fast  and crack very often due to the enormous friction produced during braking.   Unless it is a requirement for entry into a race, the racing cars shouldn't use this type of rotors.   In rainy and humid areas, the cross drilled surface brake rotors are very ideal.   If one is looking for low weight rotors then drilled rotors are an option.

 

Cross drilled and slotted surface rotors.   These are rotors with the two types of surface cuts.   These brake rotors are always ideal for the street automobiles.   When a driver is seeking brake rotors to last them for a long time, then this is the best bet.   However if used in racing, they will heat up and fade prematurely. For more facts about rotors, visit this website at https://www.britannica.com/technology/rotor-electric-motor.

 

Slotted and dimpled surface rotors.   These rotors are designed to bring out the visual appeal that is absent in many other rotors.   These brake rotors offer all the advantages that come with non-perforated brake rotors.   These dimpled and slotted surface rotors are very ideal for the high performance vehicles most importantly the racing vehicles who need a quick stoppage.