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Old Mar 9, 2011 | 02:37 PM
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I have a choice between chrome two piece or one piece stainless rotors. The two piece are a chrome center with a stainless outer bolted together. It seems the one piece stainless might me the simple way to go? Thanks for any input.
 
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My understanding is that two piece rotors are typically considered "floating" due to the ability to flex. My experience with them is that my pads now wear evenly, as compared to with the stainless rotors which led to premature replacement of the pads due to uneven wear across the pad surface.
 
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