I have never heard that before War. What I was always told, and others have confirmed, was the direction makes a difference on your pads more than anything. You have them reversed, and the slots will actually eat your pads to death. So, yes, you can run them anyway you want to, they will still work regardless, but they are directional, and should be installed the correct way.
Most all slotted rotors are direction for that very reason, and if the maker is nice enough, they will stamp a L or an R in the hat for you to make installment easy and pain free...also less confusing. :th_peaceout:
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