OEM BMW Brake Rotors

Your disc brakes are responsible for slowing your vehicle down. To do that, all components need to work together and produce the friction that limits the rotation of your tires. Your brake rotors are an essential part of the process.

What Brake Rotors Do

The brake rotors are those round discs that connect to your wheels. When you start the braking act, fluid is sent to the brake calipers. The calipers, protected by brake pads, squeeze onto the rotors to produce the resistance you need.

Kinds of Brake Rotors

There are four. Most cars use smooth rotors, which can be either vented or solid. They're ideal for everyday use, since they're easiest on brake pads and are resistant to rusting or cracking.

SUVs and trucks typically get slotted or drilled brake rotors. Slotted rotors have spiral grooves that remove dust and contaminants. Drilled rotors, also called cross-drilled rotors, feature large surface areas with holes drilled through them to help disperse heat.

Finally, there are drilled and slotted rotors. These are usually reserved for sports cars and other performance vehicles, since they offer the dependable braking needed.

How to Spot Bad Brake Rotors

If your brake pads wear down, your calipers will make direct contact with the rotors. That can cause damage, or even warp the rotors. Signs of trouble include:

• Noisy brakes
• A vibrating brake pedal
• Needing more time and road to completely stop

Genuine OEM Brake Rotors Work Best

If your brake rotors are going bad, you want to replace them as soon as you can to continue driving safely. The brake rotors made by your manufacturer are the only ones that are guaranteed to be compatible with your model. Find everything you need for the project right here in our online auto parts department. Buy yours today and we'll ship them straight to your front door!