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Brake rotor cooling vanes — Why they’re important

Vented brake rotor cooling vanes dissipate heat and help you stop faster When you apply the brakes, all forward motion is converted into heat right at the brake pad and rotor. In most cases, 80% of the heat is absorbed by the rotor, with the rest in the brake pad friction material, backing plate and caliper. To cool the rotor, carmaker Porsche invented the internally vented brake rotor in 1965. Unlike the previous solid rotors, the internally vented units are cast with cooling vanes that act like fan blades to … Read More