More horsepower is only useful if the vehicle can slow down with confidence.

As vehicles become heavier, faster, and more powerful, the braking system has to handle greater thermal loads and repeated hard stops. Upgrading the rotors and pads can be an effective way to improve braking performance while retaining a direct-replacement design.

SP Performance specializes in performance brake rotors and brake pads engineered for a broad range of foreign and domestic vehicles. The company combines different rotor designs, friction compounds, and protective coatings to provide braking solutions for everything from everyday driving to demanding street applications.

Designed Around Heat Management

Brake performance is closely tied to temperature.

During repeated braking, friction between the pad and rotor generates substantial heat. If that heat is not managed effectively, braking performance can deteriorate.

SP Performance uses different rotor surface designs to help manage heat, remove brake dust and gases, and maintain effective pad contact. Its slotted rotors, for example, use directional angled slots intended to improve pad bite, airflow, and cooling while helping reduce brake fade.

A Wide Range of Rotor Designs

Different vehicles and driving conditions can benefit from different rotor configurations.

SP Performance offers several rotor designs, including:

• Slotted rotors
• Drilled and slotted rotors
• Double drilled and slotted rotors
• Cross-drilled rotors
• Diamond-slotted rotors
• Peak Series rotors
• Premium brake rotors

This variety allows enthusiasts to select a rotor design based on their vehicle, driving requirements, appearance preferences, and intended use.

Performance Brake Pad Options

Rotors are only part of the braking equation.

SP Performance also produces performance brake pads using different friction formulations for different applications.

Its lineup includes:

• HP Metallic brake pads
• HP Ceramic brake pads
• Street Plus HP semi-metallic pads
• Street Plus HP ceramic pads

The semi-metallic compounds are designed for applications requiring higher heat tolerance and aggressive braking performance, while ceramic compounds provide an alternative focused on low dust, long wear, and quieter operation.

Direct-Replacement Design

Performance upgrades do not always need to involve a complete brake-system conversion.

SP Performance's brake rotors are designed as direct replacements for the factory rotors on supported applications, allowing enthusiasts to upgrade braking hardware without modifying the vehicle's brake system. The rotors are machine balanced, disc ground, and manufactured to OEM specifications.

Protective Coatings for Long-Term Use

Brake rotors are exposed to moisture, road debris, and other conditions that can lead to corrosion.

SP Performance offers multiple protective finishes, including silver zinc, black zinc, and gray ZRC coatings. These coatings are designed to provide additional corrosion protection while giving enthusiasts different appearance options for their builds.

Machined and Finished in the USA

SP Performance maintains control over its rotor machining and finishing processes in the United States.

After selecting and inspecting the rotor blanks, the company uses CNC machining to produce its performance designs before applying the selected protective coating. This manufacturing process allows the finished rotors to combine vehicle-specific fitment with the desired surface design and finish.

Explore SP Performance at XPH

At XPH, we offer genuine SP Performance brake products, including slotted rotors, drilled and slotted rotors, cross-drilled rotors, diamond-slotted rotors, Peak Series rotors, HP Metallic brake pads, and HP Ceramic brake pads for a wide range of supported vehicle applications.

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