05-30-2013, 10:23 AM | #1 |
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Lighter than OEM brake rotors??
Is there any other options besides Racing Brake to find a lighter brake rotor.
I looked at R1comcepts and they are basically the same or at most 1 lb less than factory? Racing brake saves about 5.5lbs per front, and 6lbs per rear. |
05-30-2013, 10:26 AM | #2 |
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RB is the only one worth doing. If a one piece claims to be lighter where do you think the material came from? The wear surface. So you just bought a cheaper rotor that will warp or wear out faster.
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05-30-2013, 10:27 AM | #3 | |
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Then I think Granatelli makes rotors - but I personally wouldn't buy anything from them. Well anything that you need to rely on anyway. |
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05-30-2013, 10:30 AM | #4 |
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RacingBrake is the only one I found with a properly built rotor. DBA are heavier Ganetelli are heavier.
To be honest there is probably other brands out there....but I found racingbrake met the guy who holds the patents and designed them and never looked back
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05-30-2013, 11:03 AM | #5 |
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To get much lighter than stock you have to go to a two piece rotor like the RacingBrake rotors. The weight reduction is just one of several advantages that the RacingBrake rotors have over others though.
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05-30-2013, 11:24 AM | #6 |
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http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=294470
this thread turned into a pretty good read for brakes in general.
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Anyway I paid $425.00 and could not pass up the deal. I will weigh them myself before i install them to confirm. Wilwoods were quoted to me at $4557 front and rear in Red or Black Quote:
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05-30-2013, 01:37 PM | #10 |
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I was told they were brand new Brembo blanks not used returns - perhaps I misspoke if I lead anyone to understand otherwise - Again I am going there shortly and will confirm. They said they offered them Drilled, Slotted, Dimpled or any combination otherwise. I asked about cracking and they said LIFETIME warranty against cracking and warping. What more can I say - I will let you all know
$4557 was the whole package - here is there link http://granatellimotorsports.com/pro...d-1435-42.html One place I wrote $425 and then I wrote 4420 - it was $425.00 |
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05-30-2013, 01:49 PM | #13 | |
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Speaking of GMS Brake Rotors, this is straight from Racing Brakes website. Quote:
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05-30-2013, 01:58 PM | #14 | |
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So, saying Granatelli paid the "Online Price," that's $397.20 - NOT including the shipping cost to get them to their shop. Considering it cost me $60 to get my Racing Brake rotors shipped to me, and OEM rotors are heavier, they probably spent at least $460 getting these "new" rotors to their shop. They then are going to drill/slot them, give them a life time warranty, and take off $40 from what they're charging you. In all seriousness - you really think they're "new" rotors? |
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