Sage-Tips

Do coated rotors make a difference?

Tested to withstand 400+ hours of salt spray (equivalent to 18 southern Michigan winter months), coated brake rotors edges and vanes stay cleaner longer, optimizing air flow and performance. It is important to note that the coating itself is designed to be worn away in certain areas.

Which is better solid or vented rotors?

Solid rotors that have a slightly larger surface and offer better durability and stopping power. Vented brake rotors that provide better cooling and are less likely to warp and fade, particularly when heat cycles spike up and down during a competition.

Which is better metallic or ceramic brakes?

For performance vehicles, track driving, or when towing, most drivers prefer semi-metallic brakes, as they provide better braking over a wider range of temperatures and conditions. As they wear, ceramic brake pads create a finer dust than semi-metallic brake pads, leaving less debris on the vehicle’s wheels.

Are zinc coated rotors better?

Zinc Plating is more efficient than other processes. It has been found to give longer protection to brake callipers and steel in general, thereby providing a vehicle with reduced risk of damage over time. Its temperature tolerance is also higher, which means that your brakes will keep cool and will last longer.

Are ceramic coated rotors better?

Ceramic brake pads typically last longer than semi-metallic brake pads, and through their lifespan, provide better noise control and less wear-and-tear to rotors, without sacrificing braking performance.

Are solid or vented rotors better?

Are ceramic brake pads good?

Ceramic pads also provide a firmer brake pedal than organic pads. They do not perform quite as well as other pads in extreme cold and are not well-suited to performance use. But ceramic brake pads are quiet, comfortable, and durable pads, excellent for daily driving.

What are the pros and cons of blank rotors?

There’s not much cons to having a blank rotor. Some drivers have a misconception that they should choose slotted or drilled rotors over blank rotors for superior performance. This is not necessarily true, so do not feel the need to select a particular type of brake rotor over the misunderstanding that it is better than another style of brake rotor.

Are aluminum rotors better than iron rotors?

Somewhere in between are aluminum rotors, which are an improvement over iron rotors in all but one somewhat crucial area. Disc brakes work by converting kinetic energy — movement — into thermal energy.

Why don’t we use aluminum cans for brake rotors?

You may be wondering at this point why, if aluminum is so wonderful, we use anything but recycled cans for brake rotors. It’s because, quite simply, aluminum returns to a liquid state at around 660 degrees Fahrenheit — well below the temperatures encountered during spirited driving.

What are the benefits of lighter aluminum brake rotors?

A brake rotor acts like a flywheel, storing mechanical energy. The flywheel always tries to maintain speed, resisting both acceleration and deceleration. Lighter aluminum rotors reduce this flywheel effect, which helps to boost performance in terms of both acceleration and braking.