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Visual Characteristics Of Ceramic Brake Rotors

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Identifications On The Ceramic Brake Rotor On The Brake Rotor Cup

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  1. Running Direction
  2. Brake Rotor Production Date
    • Example
  3. Brake Rotor Minimum Thickness
  4. Minimum Weight of Brake Rotor and Cup
    • Example
  5. Supplier
    • Example
  6. Brake Rotor Serial Production Number
    • Example
  7. Audi Part Number
    • Example
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  1. Cooling Duct
  2. Friction Surface
  3. Base Material

The Friction Surface On A New Brake Rotor Already Has Stress Cracks Which Occur During The Production Process. These Stress Cracks Are All Different.

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NOTE:

Stress Cracks Do Not Mean The Ceramic Brake Rotor Is Faulty.

The Stress Cracks Are Somewhat Visible And Can Be Different From Each Other In Strength.

-- Check the connection area on the brake rotor ring and brake rotor cup. Refer to CRACKS IN CERAMIC BRAKE ROTOR CONNECTION AREA .