When one considers the car one thinks of all the complicated machinery under the hood which generates power and helps us to control the car
. And then one thinks of the interior of the car with its comforts and styling. The trunk and the metal body of the car is usually remarked upon only for the styling and color. And then we think of the wheels that roll on the road and take the car places as being rubber based components that give traction and a comfortable ride. It is unlikely that we will remember that along with the wheel that part of the car has a very important sub assembly of the car's components. That is the brake sub assembly.
The brake sub assembly is a critical part of the car because if you cannot confidently reduce the speed of the car then you cannot control it. Now just as the need for the control of the car varies depending on the usage so does the need for components used in the brake assembly. For example a high performance car needs much greater control and will require more effective brakes which can make it slow down quickly if so required. On the other hand a car that is used for everyday work will not require high performance braking and it is wasteful to use components that deliver high performance braking in such a car.
One option is to use cross drilled rotors. They are a high precision product and you should buy them only from reputed manufacturers. A poor quality cross drilled rotor can crack. The cross drilled rotor is better for heat dissipation. Cross drilled rotors are not advised for hard braking usage as the heat might make them crack. The cross drilling enables the hot gases that are generated while braking to escape. However with the advance of technology as much hot gases are not generated now and people have questioned the usefulness of cross drilled rotors as well. To be sure you should discuss with your trusted car mechanic whether they will be of use to your car and driving style before opting for them. You can see the latest cross drilled rotors at www.ilovebodykits.com.