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Old 09-29-2013, 01:48 AM   #17
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Originally Posted by intensifi View Post
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I also found the slotted but not drilled rotors surprising as an OEM part. All the others Chevrolet rotors I have seen are either plain or drilled.
because they started putting parts on for more functionality than bling.
slotted rotors are better for high-performance applications than drilled because they evacuate gases without affecting the structural integrity. drilled rotors tend to be more prone to crack under repeated high-heat braking situations.
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