If you’ve ever seen a TBM Brakes Revolution Rotor, you’ve probably asked:

“What’s with the scallops?”
That’s not just for looks—it’s engineering with a purpose.

TBM rotors are uniquely shaped for performance, not aesthetics. Every curve, every cutout, and every ounce saved is designed to help racers win.

The Science Behind the Shape

🔥 Better Heat Distribution

Drag racing creates intense braking bursts, not prolonged heat cycles like road racing.  TBM’s engineered rotor shape was designed to allow the rotor to have even heat distribution across the complete surface area of the rotor. This ensures the rotor grows evenly and at a predictable rate so that when it cools it will return to the same point each time. The Rotor material also plays a huge role in our brakes, we do not use your standard steel materials, we use our proprietary “Top Fuel” material which reduces warpage in extreme high heat scenarios. The open-air design of TBM rotors promotes rapid cooling between runs, reducing heat soak and keeping your brakes consistent pass after pass.

💨 Less Rotating Mass

Weight is the enemy in drag racing.
TBM’s scalloped design eliminates unnecessary material—shaving ounces right where it matters most: your rotating assembly. That means less drag, quicker launches, and better ETs.

🛠️ Consistent Pad Contact

The unique profile ensures pad-to-rotor contact is even and effective, delivering reliable bite and excellent pedal feel—critical when you’re slowing down from 260+ mph or even just 140mph.

🏁 The Result?

Lighter car

Better/Consistent braking

Quicker turnaround

Better pedal feel

Every cut in the rotor means something.
At TBM, “good enough” isn’t good enough—which is why some of the fastest drag cars in the world rely on this design to stay safe and stay competitive.