What is the correct direction for slotted rotors?
Slotted rotors For rotors with slots machined in the same direction as the internal cooling vanes, the slots should lean toward the back of the car. For rotors with slots machined in the opposite direction as the internal cooling vanes, the slots should lean toward the front of the car.
What should rotors be measured for?
1. ID = Inside Diameter: Measure from inside edge to inside edge. 2. OD = Outside Diameter: Measure from outside edge to outside edge.
Are rotors specific to front or back?
Often front and rear rotors are different. Sometimes the front rotors are larger, and in many cases, rear rotors are slightly different to accommodate the parking brake. One quick option would be to find part numbers for front and rear rotors for your vehicle and see if they’re the same part.
Are EBC rotors good?
EBC has built a strong reputation for high performance brakes for racing and street use and I can vouch for their performance myself now. Will buy again and I recommend them to anyone who wants easy-to-install brakes that perform better than the original brakes that came with their car.
What happens if you put slotted rotors on backwards?
The rotor sucks air in from the center of the rotor, pumps it through the vanes, and out through the outside edge of the rotor. This “centrifugal pump” design helps the rotor dissipate heat. If you install a curved vane rotor backwards, it won’t be able to pump air as effectively.
Are all slotted rotors directional?
Most replacement Brake Rotors are not directional. They can be installed on either side of the vehicle. However, some performance rotors are meant to spin in a specific direction. If your rotors are directional, they will be marked.
What is the minimum thickness for brake rotors?
Brake rotors are marked with a “minimum thickness” on the casting (usually 2 mm to 3 mm less than the new rotor thickness). Rotors should be replaced before they reach this minimum thickness and should not be “turned” (machine refinished) below this.
Which are better slotted or solid rotors?
Given the choice between drill holes and slots, the drill holes will give you better braking power over slots for normal city/highway driving. This is why high end BMW, Porsche, Corvette, and Mercedes rotors are drilled, not slotted. However, for track racing (high speed stops), slotted rotors are the better choice.
Are EBC brakes made in China?
EBC Brakes are made in one of its two specialist factories in the UK and USA. The majority of EBC brake discs or brake rotors are also made in the UK.
How do you measure a rotor height?
Hold a gauge across the top of the brake rotor hat. Then using a detailed measuring tool, measure the distance from the face of the brake rotor to the hat height gauge.
What is minimum thickness for rotors?