Custom rotor hats?

[Rebeca_Lynn]

We are using AP racing rotors and calipers on our GT40 build. If we use cad and draw up our own hats and have them machined will this be fine or should we order custom hats from some one else?

The other issue is on the front side of the rotor hat will be a adapter plate for our center lock wheels. The normal wheel studs will will be rather short as they are only used to locate the wheel to the hub.



We wanted to go with this package over the other option that was available from the builder of our chassis. For one we were able to get matching p-brake calipers for the rear. Also we wanted all of our brake system to be from one company and we are using AP 3 pedal assembly and master cylinders. The only part not made by them will be the billet fluid reservoirs we are having made.

[jpgolf14]

We are using AP racing rotors and calipers on our GT40 build. If we use cad and draw up our own hats and have them machined will this be fine or should we order custom hats from some one else?

The other issue is on the front side of the rotor hat will be a adapter plate for our center lock wheels. The normal wheel studs will will be rather short as they are only used to locate the wheel to the hub.

We wanted to go with this package over the other option that was available from the builder of our chassis. For one we were able to get matching p-brake calipers for the rear. Also we wanted all of our brake system to be from one company and we are using AP 3 pedal assembly and master cylinders. The only part not made by them will be the billet fluid reservoirs we are having made.

There is nothing wrong with designing and manufacturing your own hats as long as you have the ability to do the structural analysis in house. If you don't I would not make your own hats. The eyeball test is not good enough for this application.

[MichaelLeeHearn]

Yes I do have an add-ons for Rhino to do analysis and motion, both. We mainly use this program and then have a friend change our drawings over to solid works for CNC work.

[Apogee]

Yes I do have an add-ons for Rhino to do analysis and motion, both. We mainly use this program and then have a friend change our drawings over to solid works for CNC work.

Fixed or floating rotors? If fixed, that's a fairly basic design concept if you have the skills and tools. If floating, then you'll need to determine what type of floating mounts you want to use, whether you run a Brembo style bobbin, Wilwood t-slot, or something else entirely as there are pros and cons to each and somewhat of a steeper learning curve to deal with.

Tobin
KORE3

[jpgolf14]

Yes I do have an add-ons for Rhino to do analysis and motion, both. We mainly use this program and then have a friend change our drawings over to solid works for CNC work.

Cool, just remember garbage in, garbage out. You still need the knowledge to understand the inputs and the constraints to run the software and get a good result. If you guys know what you are doing then it sounds like a good fun project.