If you own a European car, you're probably all too familiar with the high cost of brake replacements. The reason why European car owners need to replace their brakes and rotors at the same time is due to most European manufacturers using softer compound materials in their brake rotors to increase braking performance of their vehicles. While this is great for performance, it unfortunately means they wear out faster. In order to restore correct braking performance, the rotors will need to be replaced along with the brake pads, which could save you more money in the long run!