Out of curiosity, has anyone looked into aftermarket replacement rotor rings for the front brakes?
01-20-2009, 05:53 PM
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Out of curiosity, has anyone looked into aftermarket replacement rotor rings for the front brakes?
Most floating rotors have replaceble rotor rings. Its kind of strange that someone hasn't sourced something for these cars yet. That would cut rotor costs in half. Just a thought.
01-20-2009, 08:51 PM
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something about a ring or sphincter, not really sure.
but seriously, I asked if their rotors would fit with the OEM calipers and they said no...something about the rotor annulus. hey, i'm not an engineer, ok?
01-20-2009, 08:53 PM
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dimension from inner diameter of disc to outer diameter of disc - yours is 60mm (if I remember)
most race discs have an annulus of about 54-52mm as the temperatures stay more consistent over a smaller annulus brake disc.
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01-20-2009, 08:56 PM
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That makes sense. You are refering to the part of the rotor that the pad contacts.
I guess the only option would be custom replacement rings. Probably not a cost effective venture.
01-20-2009, 08:56 PM
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good news Bob!
our upcoming R8 discs may fit the bill for an RS4 replacement!
Same caliper, different "hat" section. If there is enough interest we can build them.
Show of hands please?
Same caliper, different "hat" section. If there is enough interest we can build them.
Show of hands please?
