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How to Choose Brake Rotors: Blank vs Drilled and Slotted vs Drilled

Visit R1 Concepts to learn how to choose the right brake rotor pattern from drilled and slotted rotors to blank or slotted only, we’ll help you choose! A top choice for endurance racers who need a brake pad that can hold up through a long race, as well as an overall inexpensive brake rotor choice, […]

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How To Prevent Warped Rotors and Maintain Your Brakes

Are you trying to prevent warped rotors and uphold your braking system’s integrity? Straight to the point: this article equips you with essential knowledge and approaches to keep your rotors flat and functional. From driving habits to regular inspections, you’ll learn how to effectively shield your brakes from warping and secure your peace of mind […]

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Do You Really Need To Replace Brake Pads and Rotors At The Same Time?

Do you replace brake pads and rotors at the same time? Understanding when these crucial brake components require replacement is key to ensuring your vehicle’s safety and performance. Usually, you should change your brake pads and rotors at the same time. But sometimes, you don’t need to. Get to know more about this topic and […]

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When To Repair Brakes? 11 Signs To Watch Out For!

Brakes are a critical component of vehicle safety, and it’s vital to recognize the signs that they may need repair or replacement. In this blog post, we’ll explore the various indicators that can alert you to brake issues. Written exclusively by R1 concepts, we will provide you the top 11 signs based on our experience. […]

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How to Bleed Brakes? The Right Way Of Bleeding Your Brakes

If you’re new to brake bleeding, R1 concepts has created this guide will tell you exactly how to properly prepare your vehicle for brake bleeding and familiarize yourself with different methods that will result in firm and reliable brakes. This is very helpful for people who wants to do some of their car work on […]

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Directional Rotors: Slotted Rotor Direction

If you are wondering which direction straight vane rotors and directional rotors need to be installed, visit R1 Concepts to learn more today! Straight Vanes On most vehicles, the factory brake rotors are usually straight vane rotors. This means the vane structure (internal) of the rotors are built straight from the center going outwards.  Thus, […]

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