Hey guys I just picked my Turbo up last week from Titan and it's an absolute blast to drive. While talking to Wes after I got home he told me that he would recommend replacing the rotors pretty soon as the fronts have cracks coming off the holes. I haven't measure them but plan on replacing them any way. I have 2 questions though

1. Should I replace the rears along with the front as they don't have any cracks but I'm not sure on minimum thickness?
2. Would going with the Brembo 2pc rotors be overkill as I only track the car 3-5 times per year?

Any advice is welcome, thanks!


Matt

 

Replacing stock rotors is an easy and not very expensive (try suncoast for good price). If you aren't going to track very often then that would be a decent route.

If you want superior rotors and/or are going to track more often then you have a few options to consider, the Brembo's that Vivid have a good deal on right now, Girodisc that we are still waiting on more reviews/feedback, or very soon Performance Friction (personally holding out for these).

Just to give you an idea of track usage vs wear. I get 5-6 days on OEM fronts. The rears will wear in thickness before cracks are an issue, about 1mm each side is the time to consider replacement, you can measure/feel the ridge left around the outside edge.

 

Really can't go wrong w/ a front rotor upgrade even if you did not track it.As for the rears-prob best get them measured.I'am running giro's up front w/ stockers in the rear w/ no issues,doing about the same track time

 

Check out our 996 turbo site. We are running some specials on brake parts right now. Let me know if you have any questions.

 

cracks are "normal" unless they are longer than 7mm, go to edge of rotor, or go hole to hole.
yes upgrading "your" brakes would probably be overkill and expensive. you may not need anything at this point especially the rear rotors.

You are at one of the best shops in Florida. Titan wont steer you wrong and if you cant tell then they certainly can. I would trust what Wes says he knows.

now come down to Sebring and I'll show you how to destroy your rotors!

 

If you are running 350mm front rotors there is the option of running Cayenne S 350mm rotors from ATE or Centric available @ Tire Rack and certain other vendors between $100 to $130 a rotor. Not many in use yet BUT so far the feedback has been good on wear and braking.

Peter

 

Factory rotors are starting to show major pad grooves, didn't get a chance to measure it but am willing to bet the thickness is nearing the replacement limit (not sure why the PPI didn't catch that). We carry Brembo and StopTech so getting replacement rotors and an appropriate pad shouldn't be a problem. Brakes are one area I've never worried about being "overkill" on either, it's always better to be overkill than undercar when you're talking about the area of your vehicle that stops it, especially when you're dealing with a car that already has quite a bit more acceleration than the factory. The most important aspect is to get a pad compound that will work best with your speciifc application and temperature ranges and a fresh set of rotors to go with it (2 piece is a welcome upgrade obviosuly).