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Duttyman
05-02-2007, 09:09 PM
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Rotora, a company known for making high-quality stopping components, recently released their newest brake setup that employs twelve pistons, clamping either 15- or 16-inch rotors.<!--more-->

That many pistons ensures that pedal modulation, clamping force and an even distribution of pressure is achieved. The caliper itself is manufactured from billet aluminum. The two-piece rotor comes in either slotted or drilled and slotted.

The system makes use of the stock master cylinder and is compatible with all ABS systems. The CNC machined aluminum alloy ensures the highest quality and should be a prime choice for high performance vehicles.

Each Rotora 12-piston caliper contains 6 ceramic formulated pads with two sequentially sized pistons. These help to deliver excellent initial bite and uniform pad-to-disc contact. In turn, tapered pad wear is virtually eliminated.
All systems are ABS compatible, direct bolt on, including DOT compliant steel braided brake lines, and carbon steel (SC45) mounting brackets and hardware with minimal modifications required.

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COMPONENTS/FEATURES:
-Rotora billet aluminum alloy racing calipers with sequentially sized piston bore sizes engineered to each specific vehicle.
-Rotora billet aluminum hat with "floating" disc assembly to reduce heat related stress and unsprung weight.
-Rotora two piece heat treated directional vane disc system to improve airflow/cooling under severe braking. Slotted or drilled &amp; slotted oversize 15" or 16" discs to ensure equal heat dissipation and increase thermal capacity while relieving the disc and brake pad surface free of excess debris.
-Rotora ceramic formulated pads designed for extreme street and off-road application with high co-efficient of friction and high temperature fade resistance.
-Rotora DOT compliant stainless steel braided brake lines to improve stiffer pedal feel and prevent brake hose expansion.
-Rotora S45C carbon steel mounting brackets and hardware.
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<li>Standard Caliper Color: red or metallic blue.</li>
<li>Custom Caliper Color: dark blue, chrome, gunmetal, gold, silver, black, or yellow (lead time of 60 days depending on application).</li>
<li>Ceramic Pads: (Rotora offers a wide range of ceramic compound pad grades). Refer to brake pads section to assist in selection.</li>
<li>Disc Type: plain, slotted, or drilled &amp; slotted oversize discs. (For more severe applications, slotted is preferred. For street and light track use, plain OEM or drilled &amp; slotted is acceptable).</li>
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Applications for:
-Audi, -BMW, -Cadillac, -Chevrolet, -GMC, -Hummer, -Jaguar, -Lexus, -Land Rover, -Mercedes, -Porsche, -Volkswagen

Tekknikal
05-02-2007, 09:59 PM
I saw a Rotora big brake kit (aka BBK) at a car meet in Florida. In person, they looked very impresive. I thought they fit the car they were mounted on very well:

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If what someone wants is a good looking setup, they're nice: you get a really good looking BBK without spending as much money as many other kits would cost. Based on the sizes they're talking about for this new kit, they probably look fantastic in person. Although I'm not 100% sure, I would imagine you could get them in other colors besides what they ordinarily provide.

Having said all of that, these brakes aren't generally built to the same standard that some others are (eg Brembo, AP, StopTech...) in terms of both fitment and performance. So, I would recommend these for those going for the show, while other brands would be more appropriate for those looking for performance.

Streetseen will be elaborating on this in the near future :)

mitsubishi
05-07-2007, 06:23 PM
I might be getting a set of Brembo's for my 3000gt.. Stopping power is needed for that heavy tank.

mitsubishi
05-07-2007, 06:24 PM
Gonna go twin turbo... you cant put a price on safety..

Tekknikal
05-07-2007, 09:50 PM
agreed... cant put a price on safety...