Accessory 6-piston brakes, heavier?

BigEnos · 09-14-2016, 09:08 AM

I noticed that the 6-piston accessory front brake package features rotors with aluminum hats. As an overall package, are they lighter or heavier than the standard SS front 4-piston setup?

I did search and didn't find anything.

oneredry · 09-14-2016, 09:18 AM

6 pistons with rotors are heavier. By how much? I have no idea. it didn't feel like much more, but it surely was.

BigEnos · 09-14-2016, 09:46 AM

Thanks!

crankaholic · 09-14-2016, 11:12 AM

The aluminum hat can save about 5lbs from the weight of the rotor, given the the upgraded rotor is bigger - I would say it's 2-3lbs lighter than the solid version. The 6 piston caliper is bigger, but it's machined/cast with a minimal amount of material around the internals compared to the flat and bulky 4 piston.

Overall I would guess the 6 piston setup to be a pound lighter or about the same weight. It's expensive, but it's definitely an upgrade.

If someone throws them up on a scale, please post the info

vtirocz · 09-17-2016, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by crankaholic

The aluminum hat can save about 5lbs from the weight of the rotor, given the the upgraded rotor is bigger - I would say it's 2-3lbs lighter than the solid version. The 6 piston caliper is bigger, but it's machined/cast with a minimal amount of material around the internals compared to the flat and bulky 4 piston.

Overall I would guess the 6 piston setup to be a pound lighter or about the same weight. It's expensive, but it's definitely an upgrade.

If someone throws them up on a scale, please post the info

I'd be shocked if the larger rotors and 6 piston setup were lighter.

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BigEnos Planning stages... Drives: 1995 Z28,2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160	Accessory 6-piston brakes, heavier? I noticed that the 6-piston accessory front brake package features rotors with aluminum hats. As an overall package, are they lighter or heavier than the standard SS front 4-piston setup? I did search and didn't find anything.

09-14-2016, 09:18 AM	#2
oneredry HYPER SS Drives: 2016 Supercharged 2SS Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Troy OH Posts: 1,252	6 pistons with rotors are heavier. By how much? I have no idea. it didn't feel like much more, but it surely was. __________________ Ordered: 1/15/2016 2000 status 02/01/16 3000 status 02/29/16 3400 status 03/07/16 TPW of 03/14/16 4200 status 03/17/16 in transit! Delivered 03/23/16 2SS Hyper Blue \| 6M \| NPP \| Mag ride \| ceramic white Int. \| Black out bow ties \| P3 Gauge\| Front splitter. \| 6 pot upgraded brembo brakes. \| Magnuson Supercharger/95MM pulley \| Rotofab Intake \| ZL1 side skirts \| HRE FF04 wheels - Michelin PSS4 \| ZL1 add ons rock guards and lift points. \| AWE touring - resinated catback with link pipes.

09-14-2016, 11:12 AM	#4
crankaholic Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 771	The aluminum hat can save about 5lbs from the weight of the rotor, given the the upgraded rotor is bigger - I would say it's 2-3lbs lighter than the solid version. The 6 piston caliper is bigger, but it's machined/cast with a minimal amount of material around the internals compared to the flat and bulky 4 piston. Overall I would guess the 6 piston setup to be a pound lighter or about the same weight. It's expensive, but it's definitely an upgrade. If someone throws them up on a scale, please post the info __________________

09-14-2016, 09:46 AM	#3
BigEnos Planning stages... Drives: 1995 Z28,2014 Ford Focus ST Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 160	Thanks!

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