Performance Pack rotor options - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Var · 10-28-2018, 09:59 PM

My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not.

Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons.

How often do you all change rotors?
What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each.

Anything I should stay away from?
Any recommendations?

Thanks

churchx · 10-28-2018, 10:26 PM

May depend on how agressive pads are to rotors. But usually rotors outlast pads. I'm through 3rd pad set (on non PP, OE brakes), and it looks, like my rotors will get through 4th, for example. Just check thickness of rotors and decide when/if it's time to change, but i somewhat doubt that only first pad set will wear them down enough.

Mr.ac · 10-28-2018, 11:04 PM

Depends on the pad, but I'll say you'll be fine with just new pads. For peace of mind get them measured. Replace if worn.

wparsons · 10-29-2018, 12:50 PM

Don't just measure, also look for heatchecking as well. Chances are you're fine with OEM pads, but my current rotors will be replaced in the spring after two years.

CounterSpace Garage · 11-02-2018, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Var

My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not.

Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons.

How often do you all change rotors?
What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each.

Anything I should stay away from?
Any recommendations?

Thanks

Some thoughts to consider:
- Rotor thickness
- Warpage
- Lip formation
- OEM discs actually last a long time
- Crappy metallurgy = crappy wear
- Ultra super ballin' discs also don't necessary mean excellent performance
- Brake pads make or brake your actual braking performance

N1rve · 11-02-2018, 11:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Var

My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not.

Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons.

How often do you all change rotors?
What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each.

Anything I should stay away from?
Any recommendations?

Thanks

I don’t think centric rotors would fit the Brembo calipers?

x808drifter · 11-03-2018, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N1rve

I don’t think centric rotors would fit the Brembo calipers?

As long as the rotor is the same size it doesn't matter at all.
Also are you making a statement or asking a question?

N1rve · 11-03-2018, 09:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by x808drifter

As long as the rotor is the same size it doesn't matter at all.
Also are you making a statement or asking a question?

Both?

Var · 11-08-2018, 03:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by N1rve

I don’t think centric rotors would fit the Brembo calipers?

Turns out I don't need them but just for reference

10-28-2018, 09:59 PM	#1
Var Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Drives: 2017 Subaru BRZ PP Location: San Mateo, CA Posts: 152 Thanks: 45 Thanked 48 Times in 14 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Performance Pack rotor options My factory pads are just about done. I haven't measured rotor thickness yet. Not sure if it's a good idea to reuse them or not. Original hardware has one track day, and many, many miles in the canyons. How often do you all change rotors? What are good rotor options for cheap? I don't mind swapping for new rotors every time if they are cheap. I saw some Centric fronts for around $32 each. Anything I should stay away from? Any recommendations? Thanks

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churchx Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Drives: 2014 GT86 Location: Latvia, Riga Posts: 4,333 Thanks: 696 Thanked 2,085 Times in 1,436 Posts Mentioned: 53 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	May depend on how agressive pads are to rotors. But usually rotors outlast pads. I'm through 3rd pad set (on non PP, OE brakes), and it looks, like my rotors will get through 4th, for example. Just check thickness of rotors and decide when/if it's time to change, but i somewhat doubt that only first pad set will wear them down enough.

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