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No? How so? The idea behind the floating rotor is that they can expand and contract under heavy braking, ultimately resulting in a rotor that performs better under stress.

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No? How so? The idea behind the floating rotor is that they can expand and contract under heavy braking, ultimately resulting in a rotor that performs better under stress.
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No? How so? The idea behind the floating rotor is that they can expand and contract under heavy braking, ultimately resulting in a rotor that performs better under stress.
I have also read/heard that floating rotors have a rattling type noise associated with them. I think that is what NY John is referring to.
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