SSBC brakes

[EvanD]

I can say that I am impressed. Way better thicker and much more weight than the cheap auto zone rotors I am going to return. I spent about the same after I send in the rebate


I will post pics of before/after and performance.

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[Smokefan1977]

where did you get them from? Online? Link?

 

[simple_gifts]

We need a 50 page thread on why brake rotors are slotted.

 

[tom slick]

how much thicker is "way better thicker"?

 

[EvanD]

Originally Posted By: tom slick
how much thicker is "way better thicker"?


The a/c delco's lasted roughly 70k the autozone china stuff did't make 20k. These rotors look better than them all.

 

[tom slick]

so maybe 60% way better thicker?

 

[dailydriver]

Are the slots cast in, or cut in after manufacturing??

I was thinking about trying these out once my Ate Premium Ones are toast.

 

[steve20]

definately cut in after casting-I never have a problem with the original GM OEM stuff-it's the GM OEM replacement stuff that burns my tail

 

[dailydriver]

Originally Posted By: steve20
definately cut in after casting-I never have a problem with the original GM OEM stuff-it's the GM OEM replacement stuff that burns my tail



I was asking because the cut in slots usually have problems (granted, much more so with open tracking/VERY hard use than general street use) with stress cracks developing, etc., even when it is done 'right' (chamfered, radiused, slots) by VERY good companies (i.e.; Brembo, PF, AP Racing, Stop Tech, etc.).
And yes, I know that pretty much EVERY road race car on the planet uses slotted and/or drilled floating rotors, but they also change them every race, or multiple times during the race if it is an endurance event.

That being said, I've never had a problem with the Ates, save for a slight vertical runout imbalance when new.