HiSpec Brake Rotor Patterns

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HiSpec Brake Rotor Patterns

Postby tomatcbl » Fri 05.07.2019, 20:35

I am going to replace my HiSpec front rotors which have the standard pattern of curved grooves sweeping from the centre of the rotor out to the edge. HiSpec offer a range of patterns on replacement rotors - is there any reason or advantage to getting anything other than the standard rotor for a car that is not tracked?
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Re: HiSpec Brake Rotor Patterns

Postby lotusflasherman » Fri 05.07.2019, 22:45

tomatcbl wrote:I am going to replace my HiSpec front rotors which have the standard pattern of curved grooves sweeping from the centre of the rotor out to the edge. HiSpec offer a range of patterns on replacement rotors - is there any reason or advantage to getting anything other than the standard rotor for a car that is not tracked?


I have HiSpec Calipers but use MTEC discs - better range, better price, better service .. this might interest you - https://www.mtecbrakes.com/2-piece-brake-discs.html

The usual grooves, holes and dimples all help prevent dust or gas building up under the pad but the various designs are more a fashion statement than anything else... but some slotted designs can be produce some noise which can be heard when the hood is down ..
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Re: HiSpec Brake Rotor Patterns

Postby Rambo » Sat 06.07.2019, 08:49

lotusflasherman wrote:The usual grooves, holes and dimples all help prevent dust or gas building up under the pad but the various designs are more a fashion statement than anything else... but some slotted designs can be produce some noise which can be heard when the hood is down ..


Agreed. Maybe a bit better heat dissipation too ?? They look nicer too so added poseur value :D
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