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12-15-2004 #1
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Opinions on floating rotors?
My buddy that works for a vintage race shop is talkin about floating rotors, what do you guys think?
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12-16-2004 #2
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arnt those for bikes?
ive only seen those on motor cycles, i dont think they have a point on a car due to the thick rotors. i could be wrong though. i know they help if the rotor gets warped (or bent like on a dirt bike)
12-16-2004 #3
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They are good but mainly on race cars where the rotors get really hot. They cost a lot more money but ae supposed to reduce rotor distortion when the rotors get hot, add to durability of the hat since it isn't as highly stressed.
DavidDavid Pozzi http://www.pozziracing.com67 Camaro RS that will be faster than anything Mary owns.
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yes, definetly a plus. Porsche uses them on their turbos too.
12-17-2004 #5
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they real way a rotor should be built, but of corse, cost cutting and simplicty rule the OEM's. most likely you will never need them, but if you have the cash its worth it
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