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FTS 04-05-2011 11:51 AM

Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
So, do you guys think these front rotors can take one more 3-day event, or I should just get them replaced now?

http://www.gt2gt3cup.org/picture.php...&pictureid=110

It is surprising to me that the cracks are wider than I experienced previously. My Cayman stock rotors had lasted me a full year, granted I wasn't driving this hard at the time, but still...

mooty 04-05-2011 09:07 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
u r harder on rotors than i.
it's borderline. maybe 1 - 2 day left, tops.
one crack is about to connect with another.

ToddB 04-05-2011 09:29 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
If the cracks make it to the edge or two holes get connected, they are done. Keep an eye on them.

What pads have you been running?

FTS 04-05-2011 09:50 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by mooty (Post 509)
u r harder on rotors than i.
it's borderline. maybe 1 - 2 day left, tops.
one crack is about to connect with another.

I was afraid of the same conclusion. VIR is not that tough on brakes, may be I can get away with them, may be not.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ToddB (Post 510)
If the cracks make it to the edge or two holes get connected, they are done. Keep an eye on them.

What pads have you been running?

RS19s Todd; do you think they are really this hard on the rotors?

TRAKCAR 04-06-2011 07:33 AM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
The cracks are wider then on mine, but shorter.
I would be OK with these for another 3 days at VIR but order new ones for after that.

My car replaced fronts after 16 days and I have now 8 days on them 12 when I get back from Ratl and VIR in 2 weeks. I expect them to last about 20 days (Less Sebring on these), so in a couple of weeks I will be buying something slotted.

I've only run Pagid R29, replaced them at 50% or 6 days (Feels crappy) , but I hope to try endless next for longer better brake feel.

ToddB 04-06-2011 11:13 AM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by FTS (Post 511)

RS19s Todd; do you think they are really this hard on the rotors?

I picked up RS29's, so we'll at least be able to compare. Finally will get the car to the track at next months First Settlers VIR DE.

I would have expected you to get a few more days before the rotors started looking like that. You might just be braking too much :D

FTS 04-06-2011 11:30 AM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
I am so glad you will be there Todd, we'll have fun... hopefully.

I am no doubt braking more than usual, I am not used to the speeds this gets up to :)

I think I am also going to need some new trans oil too ;)

Dell 04-09-2011 02:57 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
Just have a set of spares ready to quick swap in the pits :)

Personally, I'd change them but they do like they have another day possibly 2 depending on the circuit. A place like CMP then I would say no way. VIR? More than likely good for an event.

FTS 04-09-2011 08:58 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
I would take a set with me to VIR, but with CLs I had some interesting surprises where I did not have the tools, so I need to practice first before attempting one track side ;)

Trackrat 04-23-2011 01:02 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
That is an ugly rotor Fatih :(

I finally managed to get some track-test sessions on my MovIt ceramic OE replacement rotors that they provided to me to test. Full details in another (new) post but in two days of GT2RS 620hp threshold braking abuse they were flawless. The hope is they are a "lifetime" $olution.

TRAKCAR 04-24-2011 09:48 AM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
Fatih, I took a good look at my OEM rotors after 15 days and now again after 13/14 days. My big cracks are smaller or the same, none connecting to the dge or to each other, but I have a ton more of little hairline cracks! My rotors will probably be OK for 20 days, the rears longer. I will finish these off to see of far they can be taken and report back.

I've also discovered thet when cleaning out the holes on the rotors, it feels like you bled the brakes!

stujelly 04-24-2011 10:22 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
Wow OE ceramic replacements, I look forward to that write up.

Keep us posted.

jenk12m 04-24-2011 10:36 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
Were u able to run them all 3 days at VIR?

SH || NC 04-27-2011 12:19 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
3 days on those? Those look like the rears? This is why I went to slotted only for track duty; I don't have that kind of time to swap that often.

FTS 04-27-2011 01:17 PM

Re: Now Rotors After 3 Track Events...
 
That's all of our frustration, there aren't good slotted alternatives at reasonable price ranges. I know Trakcar, Izzone and I are all looking, poking our contacts, etc. I think something will pop up soon, but I am not sure. And frankly this is another example on how the CL design messes up other stuff too :(


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