Thread: What is the reason the braking surface of a disc has so many holes?
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Old 04-29-19, 01:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ThermionicScott
Isn't one other reason for rotor holes to increase turbulence for cooling?
I think they might also be to give the forward facing edge more air resistance....to help warm the rotors during cold days.
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