Average temperature of brake rotors
11-23-2005, 02:55 PM
#1
Pro
Thread Starter
Average temperature of brake rotors
I have some new rotors coming in the mail and I wanted to clearcoat the rotor hats to have a cleaner look. But the only clearcoat engine block paint I can find is certified to withstand 500 degrees. I was wondering if that will handle the rotors' average temperature? Thanks
11-23-2005, 08:14 PM
#2
Team Owner
Member Since: Mar 2001
Location: small town in S.E Pa. PA
Posts: 21,325
Received 3,812 Likes
on
1,925 Posts
St. Jude Donor '03-'04
No it will not... ( 500F )
average heated rotors are around 800 to 1000F
spirited driving can send the rotors to 1200/1500F.
All out road racing can get the rotors glowing @1800 + F
You can buy header paint @1500 F from a speed shop
or you can buy VHT ( Very High Temp. ) 1200F from places like Pep Boys, Auto Zone, or Advanced auto..
average heated rotors are around 800 to 1000F
spirited driving can send the rotors to 1200/1500F.
All out road racing can get the rotors glowing @1800 + F
You can buy header paint @1500 F from a speed shop
or you can buy VHT ( Very High Temp. ) 1200F from places like Pep Boys, Auto Zone, or Advanced auto..
and have had a few good runs on the rotors and they still look great.
