best placed to buy Brembo brake replacement rings
08-24-2015, 06:58 PM
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best placed to buy Brembo brake replacement rings
or is there a substitute that will work with the hats?
08-25-2015, 09:38 AM
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StopTech rotor rings are the same - so a 355 x 32 StopTech is the same (dimension-ally) as the Brembo.
One thing I will mention is that the StopTechs will not work as well as the Brembo rotors, your brake system will run hotter and you will go through a StopTech rotor much quicker than a Brembo rotor.
The StopTech's only have 36 cooling vanes (vs 72 on the Brembo) and the face slotting is less than ideal, I also believe the metal to be inferior, the Brembo's may be more expensive but there is more to a rotor than just cost. Think of the rotor as the radiator of your brake system a better rotor can dissipate heat much better than a cheaper rotor. Heck throw a post up on the "got a brake question thread" and see what people say on there - a lot of smart brake guys monitoring that thread.
On the other hand I think there may be some AP rotors that will work but it would take some digging to find.
One thing I will mention is that the StopTechs will not work as well as the Brembo rotors, your brake system will run hotter and you will go through a StopTech rotor much quicker than a Brembo rotor.
The StopTech's only have 36 cooling vanes (vs 72 on the Brembo) and the face slotting is less than ideal, I also believe the metal to be inferior, the Brembo's may be more expensive but there is more to a rotor than just cost. Think of the rotor as the radiator of your brake system a better rotor can dissipate heat much better than a cheaper rotor. Heck throw a post up on the "got a brake question thread" and see what people say on there - a lot of smart brake guys monitoring that thread.
On the other hand I think there may be some AP rotors that will work but it would take some digging to find.
08-25-2015, 10:05 AM
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Melting Slicks
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best placed to buy Brembo brake replacement rings
Originally Posted by 96CollectorSport
StopTech rotor rings are the same - so a 355 x 32 StopTech is the same (dimension-ally) as the Brembo.
One thing I will mention is that the StopTechs will not work as well as the Brembo rotors, your brake system will run hotter and you will go through a StopTech rotor much quicker than a Brembo rotor.
The StopTech's only have 36 cooling vanes (vs 72 on the Brembo) and the face slotting is less than ideal, I also believe the metal to be inferior, the Brembo's may be more expensive but there is more to a rotor than just cost. Think of the rotor as the radiator of your brake system a better rotor can dissipate heat much better than a cheaper rotor. Heck throw a post up on the "got a brake question thread" and see what people say on there - a lot of smart brake guys monitoring that thread.
On the other hand I think there may be some AP rotors that will work but it would take some digging to find.
One thing I will mention is that the StopTechs will not work as well as the Brembo rotors, your brake system will run hotter and you will go through a StopTech rotor much quicker than a Brembo rotor.
The StopTech's only have 36 cooling vanes (vs 72 on the Brembo) and the face slotting is less than ideal, I also believe the metal to be inferior, the Brembo's may be more expensive but there is more to a rotor than just cost. Think of the rotor as the radiator of your brake system a better rotor can dissipate heat much better than a cheaper rotor. Heck throw a post up on the "got a brake question thread" and see what people say on there - a lot of smart brake guys monitoring that thread.
On the other hand I think there may be some AP rotors that will work but it would take some digging to find.
08-25-2015, 10:02 PM
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Thanks for the input guys. I have no complaints on how long much I have gotten out of these Brembo rings. Pushed them a little passed where I should have, but still haven't cracked. at least a season and a half of racing and TT. They have been in the car though the 2013 season. Hasn't been raced this year but hoping to make the last two events. I'll check with Ken see what he has.
08-26-2015, 02:28 AM
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I posted the same tread a few months ago. I haven't replaced them yet, and didn't find any strong alternatives. There was one vendor online that had a fancy website and claimed to be making replacement rings comparable to Brembo quality
08-26-2015, 12:31 PM
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StopTech rotor rings are the same - so a 355 x 32 StopTech is the same (dimension-ally) as the Brembo.
One thing I will mention is that the StopTechs will not work as well as the Brembo rotors, your brake system will run hotter and you will go through a StopTech rotor much quicker than a Brembo rotor.
The StopTech's only have 36 cooling vanes (vs 72 on the Brembo) and the face slotting is less than ideal, I also believe the metal to be inferior, the Brembo's may be more expensive but there is more to a rotor than just cost. Think of the rotor as the radiator of your brake system a better rotor can dissipate heat much better than a cheaper rotor. Heck throw a post up on the "got a brake question thread" and see what people say on there - a lot of smart brake guys monitoring that thread.
On the other hand I think there may be some AP rotors that will work but it would take some digging to find.
One thing I will mention is that the StopTechs will not work as well as the Brembo rotors, your brake system will run hotter and you will go through a StopTech rotor much quicker than a Brembo rotor.
The StopTech's only have 36 cooling vanes (vs 72 on the Brembo) and the face slotting is less than ideal, I also believe the metal to be inferior, the Brembo's may be more expensive but there is more to a rotor than just cost. Think of the rotor as the radiator of your brake system a better rotor can dissipate heat much better than a cheaper rotor. Heck throw a post up on the "got a brake question thread" and see what people say on there - a lot of smart brake guys monitoring that thread.
On the other hand I think there may be some AP rotors that will work but it would take some digging to find.
08-26-2015, 12:51 PM
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two questions
1. I too run the brembo two piece rotors in 365 size. In order to get caliper clearance inside the rim I need to run a 1/4 spacer. Would I get more clearance and be able to run a 355 size rotor? Or will the caliper remain in the same location?
2. If number is possible, will the 355 ring work with my current hat?
1. I too run the brembo two piece rotors in 365 size. In order to get caliper clearance inside the rim I need to run a 1/4 spacer. Would I get more clearance and be able to run a 355 size rotor? Or will the caliper remain in the same location?
2. If number is possible, will the 355 ring work with my current hat?
08-26-2015, 06:35 PM
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On my C6Z with the Brembo GT kit I upgraded from the 355mm rotors to the 350x34mm 72-vane wide annulus rotors and they made a huge different in heat dissipation and pad life. It did require different caliper brackets for the GT kit and a different pad shape that seems to be cheaper.
The replacement rings are expensive but as others have noticed they do last a long time. My biggest complaint is the lack of supplier web sites where I can just click a link and add them to my cart instead of having to call or e-mail someone to explain what I need and get a custom order.
I did put the Stoptech replacement rings on the rear this last time since they don't seem to take much abuse.
The replacement rings are expensive but as others have noticed they do last a long time. My biggest complaint is the lack of supplier web sites where I can just click a link and add them to my cart instead of having to call or e-mail someone to explain what I need and get a custom order.
I did put the Stoptech replacement rings on the rear this last time since they don't seem to take much abuse.
08-27-2015, 10:43 AM
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two questions
1. I too run the brembo two piece rotors in 365 size. In order to get caliper clearance inside the rim I need to run a 1/4 spacer. Would I get more clearance and be able to run a 355 size rotor? Or will the caliper remain in the same location?
2. If number is possible, will the 355 ring work with my current hat?
1. I too run the brembo two piece rotors in 365 size. In order to get caliper clearance inside the rim I need to run a 1/4 spacer. Would I get more clearance and be able to run a 355 size rotor? Or will the caliper remain in the same location?
2. If number is possible, will the 355 ring work with my current hat?
So I doubt that a rotor change will accomplish what you want it to.
08-27-2015, 10:56 AM
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I'm not sure how well they would work as they only have 36 vanes vs the 72 vanes with the Brembos.
Plus it's not going to be easy to get a pair.
08-27-2015, 10:57 AM
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Get us your Brembo kit part number or your rotor part number and we will get you the information you need.
While the brands may "fit" interchange I would not put a StopTech ring on a Brembo hat. If (when) there is an issue you get to point to yourself.
Yes Brembo is deservedly proud of their rotors.
While the brands may "fit" interchange I would not put a StopTech ring on a Brembo hat. If (when) there is an issue you get to point to yourself.
Yes Brembo is deservedly proud of their rotors.
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08-27-2015, 10:59 AM
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On my C6Z with the Brembo GT kit I upgraded from the 355mm rotors to the 350x34mm 72-vane wide annulus rotors and they made a huge different in heat dissipation and pad life. It did require different caliper brackets for the GT kit and a different pad shape that seems to be cheaper.
The replacement rings are expensive but as others have noticed they do last a long time. My biggest complaint is the lack of supplier web sites where I can just click a link and add them to my cart instead of having to call or e-mail someone to explain what I need and get a custom order.
I did put the Stoptech replacement rings on the rear this last time since they don't seem to take much abuse.
The replacement rings are expensive but as others have noticed they do last a long time. My biggest complaint is the lack of supplier web sites where I can just click a link and add them to my cart instead of having to call or e-mail someone to explain what I need and get a custom order.
I did put the Stoptech replacement rings on the rear this last time since they don't seem to take much abuse.
Do you mean like this?
http://www.hrpworld.com/store/defaul...disc-left.html
08-27-2015, 11:11 AM
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started doing a little research after posting. I assumed that to be the cast and looks like I might be able to use the base C6 mounting bracket. Will continue my research
Thanks
Thanks
08-27-2015, 07:08 PM
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