Picking the Right Rotors: Drilled, Slotted, or Vented?
This is a video that every automotive enthusiast needs to see, take notes, and then pass on to their friends. Your braking system is possibly the most important system on the car, generally speaking. If you don’t have a good brake setup, not only will your lap times suffer, but you could also upset your balance in a corner, or it could even lead to a crash. It is important to keep your rotors cool, clean of debris, and strong, so in the video below, Engineering Explained offers a quick look at what your options are, and the pros and cons of each.
As the resident brakes nerd, I agree with all of the information presented here. This is a bite-sized course on the effectiveness of brake rotors, which compares the relative merits of drilled, slotted, and vented rotors. A lot of enthusiast cars have drilled rotors, and many claim performance benefits. Unfortunately, a drilled rotor can actually be detrimental to your car’s performance, and your braking system’s longevity. To find out why that’s the case, watch and learn.
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Via [Engineering Explained, Motor Authority]
