Okay, you can probably tell from the name that your Mercury Cougar Brake Rotors have something to do with your brake system, but just what exactly are they? Your brake rotors are cylindrical discs that are fastened to each one of your four wheels. Their purpose is to be the point of friction for the brake pads. In other words, your brake pads are squeezed against your brake rotors to stop your wheels from moving.

You have probably never thought about it before, but a moving vehicle builds up a significant amount of energy. In order to stop the car, this energy needs to be displaced.

That displacement occurs when your brake pads meet your Mercury Cougar Brake Rotors. The friction this causes is an efficient way to turn the energy of the car into heat, which can simply dissipate into the atmosphere. Of course, a moving vehicle generates a significant amount of energy, and thus requires a significant amount of friction to properly remove it. Because of this, your brake rotors are under a tremendous amount of stress. This stress may eventually cause your brake rotors to become warped or cracked. Either of these possibilities will reduce the ability of your brake pads to grip your brake rotors, which will in turn reduce your ability to stop. To keep this from happening, outfit your car with our Mercury Cougar Brake Rotors. Manufactured to OEM specifications, they are guaranteed to provide premium quality and long-lasting results.That means faster stops for you and fewer visits to the mechanic for your vehicle.