The modern Volkswagen Beetle uses ventilated disks on all four corners of the car. The thick metal and vents help keep the Volkswagen Beetle’s brake rotors cool during driving, and when they are fairly new, they should be able to absorb and disperse heat during spirited driving as well. If you find that your brakes are letting you down at the track or on the country roads, you might want to consider upgrades to the Volkswagen Beetle’s brake rotors.

If the disks get too thin, they will tend to heat up more quickly and reach their maximum temperature, at which point they will transfer their heat to the caliper and the fluid, causing a loss of braking power. If they get too hot too many times, they can even warp, causing serious handling issues, not to mention a horrid shimmy while under braking.

There are even times when brake rotors can fracture, which can lead to a loss of control of the car. So keep your brake rotors maintained, and replace them when they become too thin or if you suspect they may be warped. Performance Volkswagen Beetle brake rotors will have more efficient ventilation in the form of cross drilling or vents cut into the disk surface. These passages into the ventilating area of the disk allow the hot gasses produced by braking to pass through, keeping the brakes cooler. They also can prevent a buildup of these gasses which can lead to a loss of contact between the brake pad and the rotor. Different manufacturers will use a different blend of metals in the rotors, and each will have its positive and negative attributes, so it is important to research them carefully.You can order OEM or replacement Volkswagen brake rotors from our convenient online catalogue and have them shipped right to your door or garage.