Performance Drilled & Slotted Rotors
From full-on track builds to daily drivers that double as backroad thrillers, drilled and slotted rotors are the ultimate rotor upgrade for those making a comprehensive performance machine. Why? For starters, they dispel heat like a blizzard and resist the dreaded brake fade of lesser designs. They also look good and can help out when the rain really comes down. So, if you're ready for a true brake upgrade, browse our selection today. They typically include a lifetime warranty1 and will always be backed by the BraketimeUSA team's commitment to top after-sales support.
Drilled & Slotted Rotors
Your Guide to Drilled and Slotted Rotors for Sale
What Are Drilled and Slotted Rotors?
Drilled and slotted brake rotors are brake rotors with drilled holes and slotted grooves on their surface, providing an area for heat to disperse through. That heat dispersion effect reduces brake fade (AKA brakes overheating and losing their effectiveness) and helps prevent warped brake rotors. They also help remove water from the rotor's surface and maintain braking performance in heavy rain.
What Driving Scenarios Benefit From Drilled and Slotted Rotors?
Drilled and slotted rotors work wonders in a wide range of scenarios. These are the best brake rotors in the following areas:
- Mountain roads: Even with engine braking, mountain roads typically involve a heavy reliance on the brake pedal. Brakes can quickly overheat, but those downhill stretches rarely end quickly. Drilled and slotted rotors help mountain drivers get more confidence and longevity from their brakes.
- Track days: Heating up your brakes is a given when you're dive-bombing apexes at a breakneck pace. And when you're gunning for a new lap time record, you need high-performance brake rotors that can keep up with the braking inferno.
- Backroad fun: We always recommend driving within the speed limit. But we fully understand the urge to find fun routes home. In times like these, you'll naturally want performance rotors to handle the heat.
- Stop-and-go traffic while towing: While most rotors can adequately handle stop-and-go traffic, having a trailer in tow introduces much more heat into the braking system. Slotted and drilled rotors are well-suited to trucks for this reason.
Do You Need to Upgrade Brake Pads When Installing Drilled and Slotted Rotors?
Although you could, in theory, get away with only upgrading to these performance brake rotors, we highly recommend upgrading to performance pads when you do. Firstly, the steps to change a rotor bring you to a point where changing the pads will be very easy. Secondly, drilled and slotted rotors do have less surface area due to the holes and grooves, so performance brake pads will let you reap their full benefits. That's why our performance brake kits include both better rotors and better pads.
Are Drilled and Slotted Rotors Compatible With Rust-Resistant Coatings?
Yes, like with other options you'll find as you shop all brake rotors, we offer drilled and slotted rotors with rust-resistant coatings. These coatings are Silver Zinc, Black Zinc, and GEOMET.
GEOMET coatings use a unique eco-friendly application method and are typically more expensive, but they're a worthwhile investment for their longevity and performance.
Shop Drilled and Slotted Rotors Today
When you need durable brake pads and high-performance rotors, you can count on the BraketimeUSA team to get you what you need. We make it easy to find suitable options for your car and ship the new brake parts quickly once you place your order. When you receive your rotors, you'll find a lifetime warranty1 for confidence – and our team standing ready to answer any questions should the need arise. Shop today, knowing that you're getting the brakes your car deserves.
1BrakeTime Lifetime Warranty is limited to the repair and or replacement based on BrakeTime’s policy. Coverage limited to defects in materials and workmanship. Warranty is subject to specific terms, restrictions, exclusions, and fees. Additional warranty information may be contacting BrakeTime for complete details.