Heat Dissipation and Brake Fade Prevention
In harsh driving conditions, the cooling of the brakes becomes essential. As air flows past, the disc is made up of "ventilated" plates rather than one solid piece. It helps keep away some of the heat that would otherwise be trapped inside a solid one-piece structure and escape into surrounding air Instead, it manages this in localized areas. Therefore both discs and lining can remain cool even after a prolonged session of heavy braking This is very important in avoiding brake fade, a condition where full power can be applied to the brakes and yet they still will not work effectively Because it can handle heat well, brake discs mean smooth braking: this is an indispensable element of secure driving.