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ZL1-V · 04-06-2013, 10:51 AM

I had this done a few days ago swapping out my factory rotors for a set of Racing Brake rotors. Lighter discs and the brake pedal response feels a bit more progressive. I can modulate them better when stopping without activating the ABS as much. They are installed correctly the RB disc all have the slotted/ cross drilled holes facing forward but allow the curved vane on the inside of the disc is as designed to sweep rearward for proper cooling. They were granted a patent for it's design.

Apex Motorsports · 04-06-2013, 01:10 PM

The Racing Brake 2 piece open slot rotors perform very well and help you shed a nice chunk of rotating unsprung mass. Plus they look cool!

JusticePete · 04-06-2013, 02:37 PM

Are the RBs lighter than the ZL1 front or is it the rears that are lighter or both?

Sapper12b · 04-06-2013, 02:43 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Are the RBs lighter than the ZL1 front or is it the rears that are lighter or both?

Same question ...

cvp33 · 04-06-2013, 03:34 PM

Awesome. Where and how much?

Apex Motorsports · 04-06-2013, 03:52 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

Are the RBs lighter than the ZL1 front or is it the rears that are lighter or both?

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Originally Posted by Sapper12b

Same question ...

The front and rear rotors are both lighter than stock. On the ZL1 the fronts are 2 lbs lighter each and the rears are 6 lbs lighter each. On the SS the fronts are 5.5 lbs lighter and rears are 6 lbs lighter.

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Originally Posted by cvp33

Awesome. Where and how much?

Vendors are not allowed to post pricing in the technical forums but hit us up and we can get you squared away. PM sent.

Sapper12b · 04-06-2013, 04:10 PM

Wow ... That's a lot of weight for just being rotors. Something definitely on my list of MOD's to do. Now my next question. What other brake rotor manufacture, besides Racing Brake, have such a weight saving rotor ?

Apex Motorsports · 04-06-2013, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper12b

Wow ... That's a lot of weight for just being rotors. Something definitely on my list of MOD's to do. Now my next question. What other brake rotor manufacture, besides Racing Brake, have such a weight saving rotor ?

It is indeed. None that I am aware of. To lose that kind of weight takes a 2 piece rotor and some good engineers.

The Stig · 04-06-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sapper12b

Wow ... That's a lot of weight for just being rotors. Something definitely on my list of MOD's to do. Now my next question. What other brake rotor manufacture, besides Racing Brake, have such a weight saving rotor ?

None, and to be honest - no other brand of rotor even comes remotely close to the weight savings you get from Racing Brake.

JusticePete · 04-06-2013, 06:20 PM

It makes sense that the rears would be much lighter. The OE has an iron hat and the RB has an aluminum hat. Up front the only way to take weight out is to have less material in the ring as there won't be much difference in the weight of the hats.

04-06-2013, 10:51 AM	#1
ZL1-V Drives: 2013 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,154	ZL1 rotor swap I had this done a few days ago swapping out my factory rotors for a set of Racing Brake rotors. Lighter discs and the brake pedal response feels a bit more progressive. I can modulate them better when stopping without activating the ABS as much. They are installed correctly the RB disc all have the slotted/ cross drilled holes facing forward but allow the curved vane on the inside of the disc is as designed to sweep rearward for proper cooling. They were granted a patent for it's design.

04-06-2013, 01:10 PM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,165	The Racing Brake 2 piece open slot rotors perform very well and help you shed a nice chunk of rotating unsprung mass. Plus they look cool! Last edited by Apex Motorsports; 04-07-2013 at 06:40 PM.

04-06-2013, 02:37 PM	#3
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	Are the RBs lighter than the ZL1 front or is it the rears that are lighter or both?

04-06-2013, 03:34 PM	#5
cvp33 America FVCK Yeah! Drives: 2024 Z06 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Salisbury, NC Posts: 1,405	Awesome. Where and how much?

04-06-2013, 04:10 PM	#7
Sapper12b HTCC Member Drives: 2013 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 1,868 View My Garage	Wow ... That's a lot of weight for just being rotors. Something definitely on my list of MOD's to do. Now my next question. What other brake rotor manufacture, besides Racing Brake, have such a weight saving rotor ?

04-06-2013, 06:20 PM	#10
JusticePete Drives: Camaro Justice Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 20,171	It makes sense that the rears would be much lighter. The OE has an iron hat and the RB has an aluminum hat. Up front the only way to take weight out is to have less material in the ring as there won't be much difference in the weight of the hats.