Genuine Honda Brake Rotors

The disc brakes in your Honda car, van, SUV, or pickup rely upon three major parts when it comes to stopping your vehicle. The brake rotors are among those. They're the actual discs, in fact.

What Brake Rotors Do

Brake rotors attach to your wheel hubs. When you press the sole of your foot against the brake pedal, the master brake cylinder sends hydraulic brake fluid to pistons in your brake calipers. The building fluid pressure causes the calipers to close brake pads onto your rotors, producing friction. That friction, or resistance, then slows and eventually stops the rotation of your wheels.

Types of Brake Rotors

There are four kinds of automotive brake rotors. Most cars feature blank and smooth, which are also known as smooth. Whether solid or vented, they're perfect for everyday use. That's because they're crack-resistant, longer-lasting, and easiest on brake pads.

SUVs and truck typically come with slotted or drilled brake rotors. Slotted rotors feature spiral grooves to repel dust and contaminants. Drilled rotors, which are also called cross-drilled rotors, have larger-than-normal surface areas and holes drilled through. They're more reliable when conditions are wet, and they do a better job of releasing heat.

Finally, there are drilled and slotted rotors. Since they marry the best features of both slotted and cross-drilled brake rotors, they're ideal for sports cars and other performance vehicles.

How to Spot Brake Rotor Problems

The wear and tear of everyday use, when combined with the extreme heat produced during braking, can eventually cause your rotors to go bad. Signs of failing brake rotors include:

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Don't risk driving with worn-out brake rotors. If they're warped or cracked, the brake pads can't maintain consistent contact. That puts your safety at risk, since you aren't able to stop on command. Honda makes their brake rotors to fit their models, ensuring the kind of guaranteed compatibility that you want. Find everything you need for the project in our online auto parts catalog, and priced well below the retail that others charge. Buy now and we'll get your order shipped right out!