Solid Brake Rotors
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From: Chicago
RE: Solid Brake Rotors
Hey 2007 GT/CS,
I'm not sure who is marketing the set you're looking for, but I do know that Wilwood has the components to put together the set you want. They have the aluminum hats for our cars and their HD series rotors are standard face rotors, not slotted, drilled, or dimpled (fwiw, when I hear "solid" rotors, I think drag race rotors that have no internal vanes). If you give them a call I bet they can set you up with that combo. Also, Hot Rod USA deals with Wilwood a great deal, and I bet they too could help you out.
Best,
-j
I'm not sure who is marketing the set you're looking for, but I do know that Wilwood has the components to put together the set you want. They have the aluminum hats for our cars and their HD series rotors are standard face rotors, not slotted, drilled, or dimpled (fwiw, when I hear "solid" rotors, I think drag race rotors that have no internal vanes). If you give them a call I bet they can set you up with that combo. Also, Hot Rod USA deals with Wilwood a great deal, and I bet they too could help you out.
Best,
-j
Thread Starter
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Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 889
From: Ohio
RE: Solid Brake Rotors
Thanks!
I thought Baer was marketing such a disc. Some variant of their Eradispeed series but now I can't find it
Seems like conventional wisdom for road racing brakes says: Lighter, Bigger, Smooth face, good ventilation (vanes). Some of those things are in conflict with the others.
So, I'm looking keep the mostly stock attributes but go lighter. If I can get better 'vane ventilation' that's good. Already planning the external ventilation using ducted air as well.
I'll go do some more homework on Wilwood.
Looking for input on this if my thinking is off.
I thought Baer was marketing such a disc. Some variant of their Eradispeed series but now I can't find it
Seems like conventional wisdom for road racing brakes says: Lighter, Bigger, Smooth face, good ventilation (vanes). Some of those things are in conflict with the others.
So, I'm looking keep the mostly stock attributes but go lighter. If I can get better 'vane ventilation' that's good. Already planning the external ventilation using ducted air as well.
I'll go do some more homework on Wilwood.
Looking for input on this if my thinking is off.
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Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 757
From: Chicago
RE: Solid Brake Rotors
ORIGINAL: 2007GT/CS
Seems like conventional wisdom for road racing brakes says: Lighter, Bigger, Smooth face, good ventilation (vanes). Some of those things are in conflict with the others.
Looking for input on this if my thinking is off.
Seems like conventional wisdom for road racing brakes says: Lighter, Bigger, Smooth face, good ventilation (vanes). Some of those things are in conflict with the others.
Looking for input on this if my thinking is off.
I have heard that slotted rotors are not so prone to cracking and do still offer some practical service in helping keep the pad from glazing. That's just what I heard, and I'm no brake expert. I'm just suggesting that if getting that smooth face is going to cost you excessive time (or money for a "custom set") you might want to try out the slotted variety and see what you think. Besides, if you're going to be hitting the tracks frequently, then by the end of a summer (or two) you'll be swapping out new rotors anyway. So why not try a little experimentation?
Just a thought.
Best,
-j
Thread Starter
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From: Ohio
RE: Solid Brake Rotors
ORIGINAL: Sleeper_08
2007GT/CS
Have you considered the GT500 brake kit? The main 'problem' with it is you have to make sure your wheels clear.
2007GT/CS
Have you considered the GT500 brake kit? The main 'problem' with it is you have to make sure your wheels clear.
1. It is $1500
2. Im wondering what putting those on will do to the brake bias front/rear.
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From: Ohio
RE: Solid Brake Rotors
ORIGINAL: Philostang
I wouldn't go so far as to say you're off, but I do think the smooth face requirement has room for compromise. The drilled/slotted stuff these days is mostly for show (a throwback to when race brake pad compounds really did gas out like mad), and they are prone to cracking quicker. But you already know that, I'm sure.
I have heard that slotted rotors are not so prone to cracking and do still offer some practical service in helping keep the pad from glazing. That's just what I heard, and I'm no brake expert. I'm just suggesting that if getting that smooth face is going to cost you excessive time (or money for a "custom set") you might want to try out the slotted variety and see what you think. Besides, if you're going to be hitting the tracks frequently, then by the end of a summer (or two) you'll be swapping out new rotors anyway. So why not try a little experimentation?
Just a thought.
Best,
-j
ORIGINAL: 2007GT/CS
Seems like conventional wisdom for road racing brakes says: Lighter, Bigger, Smooth face, good ventilation (vanes). Some of those things are in conflict with the others.
Looking for input on this if my thinking is off.
Seems like conventional wisdom for road racing brakes says: Lighter, Bigger, Smooth face, good ventilation (vanes). Some of those things are in conflict with the others.
Looking for input on this if my thinking is off.
I have heard that slotted rotors are not so prone to cracking and do still offer some practical service in helping keep the pad from glazing. That's just what I heard, and I'm no brake expert. I'm just suggesting that if getting that smooth face is going to cost you excessive time (or money for a "custom set") you might want to try out the slotted variety and see what you think. Besides, if you're going to be hitting the tracks frequently, then by the end of a summer (or two) you'll be swapping out new rotors anyway. So why not try a little experimentation?
Just a thought.
Best,
-j
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Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 1,692
From: Ontario, Canada
RE: Solid Brake Rotors
I figure the front/rear brake bias shouldn't be a problem as with the S/Cc I am close to the same weight on the front end as a GT500. The main difference is they have the 5.4 liter iron lump and I will have a 4.6 liter aluminum one.
The price is not so bad when you consider that pads and stainless lines alone will cost about $400 so the jump to $1500 for the full kit is 'justifiable' and a lot less then the price of other front end kits. The other benefit is that the calipers say 'Brembo', not that that has any appeal.
The price is not so bad when you consider that pads and stainless lines alone will cost about $400 so the jump to $1500 for the full kit is 'justifiable' and a lot less then the price of other front end kits. The other benefit is that the calipers say 'Brembo', not that that has any appeal.
