Why Cross Drilled & Slotted Rotors are Best in your Disc Brake Conversion Kits

When you are shopping at Pirate Jack for disc brake conversion kits such as our 1962-1976 Mopar B&E Body Big Rotor Disc Brake Kit, you'll notice that the rotors that we sell in our kits are slotted and cross drilled. If this is your first time purchasing a disc brake kit, you may not be familiar with these terms and wonder if it actually matters. The short answer is yes, it matters. But why? 

While slotted and cross drilled rotors look awesome on your vehicle, they actually serve an important purpose. When you brake, you create heat from the friction of the brake pads rubbing against the rotors. Over time, that heat can create residue on your rotors that causes them to lose some of their efficiency. The slots and holes on the rotors allow some of the heat and gas from the friction to channel away from the rotors, giving them a more consistent braking performance. Some rotors may be either slotted or cross drilled, but we believe that doing both gives our customers the best possible outcome. Plus, they look great on your vehicle. 

Pirate Jack cares about both the appearance and the performance of your vehicle. When you purchase one of our disc brake conversion kits, you'll be getting high-quality parts that are made to perform. You'll love the difference it makes in your vehicle. Place an order with us today and you'll get everything you need for your next disc brake conversion. Don't forget that most of our items come with free shipping!