The term "brake rotors" is actually an anachronism, left over from the old days of mechanical and early hydraulic brakes. In those days, it actually was a rotor. Inside, a pair of shoes expanded against the inside of the rotors when the pedal was applied.

The interior surfaces of the rotors were lined with a mixture of asbestos and resin. If your car had mechanical brakes (and most cars built before 1935 did), you needed a right leg of steel and a lot of room to bring that car to a full stop.

(It's noteworthy that the addition of hydraulic brakes is the one concession to modern technology allowed in virtually all antique car shows.) Today's Saturn LW Brake Rotors are actually metal disks - hence the term, "disc brakes," although they're still referred to as "rotors." Modern brakes work more like bicycle brakes, in which calipers clamp down on either side of the disk. The brake pads lining the Saturn LW Brake Rotors are now made from steel wool and occasionally Kevlar. If these pads wear through, the calipers will start digging into the bare metal of the rotor, which can be expensive to repair - if it can be repaired at all. Sometimes, if the scarring is not too deep, a professional machinist at a reputable shop can resurface a rotor by shaving a razor-thin layer off of the surface. If one or more of your Saturn LW Brake Rotors has cracked or warped however, take comfort in knowing you'll find the best deals here on our website.We'll meet or beat any online competitor's pricing, and when your order comes to $50 or more, we even pay for shipping! Order your brake rotors today!