Trying to catch up on my email... A comment about slotted rotors from what
I've picked up from a number of sources - their presence alleviates brake
fade as the intense heat off of the rotors will otherwise form a cushion of
hot air between the rotor and the pad if the heated air has no place to go.
Very similar in principle to aqua-planing. Holes, slots or dimples all
serve the purpose to provide a place for the hot gases to escape from
between the pad and rotor and helps reduce brake temperature. A couple of
links to Black Diamond and Tarox rotors (NFI):
http://www.proven-products.co.uk/products/Black%20Diamond%20Discs.htm
http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/frame-detail.asp?PAGE=/tarox-brakes.htm
Greg Dito
CD6250L
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