Can I use these brake rotors for street use?

370Zena_33 · 07-02-2019, 03:51 PM

https://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/Rotor...0Mount%20Rotor

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BettyZ · 07-02-2019, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 370Zena_33

https://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/Rotor...0Mount%20Rotor

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I'm certainly not going to stop you.

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sirnixalot · 07-02-2019, 04:28 PM

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Originally Posted by BettyZ

I'm certainly not going to stop you.

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neither will those rotors

BettyZ · 07-02-2019, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by sirnixalot

neither will those rotors

It's true, rotors are far more effective when they're attached to the wheel hub. From what you've given us, these look like spinners... and are about as functional.

370Zena_33 · 07-02-2019, 06:23 PM

Chris Forsberg has them on his 370z you can check it out here http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/11/...g-nissan-370z/

Obviously you need rotor caps and brake calipers but I was wondering if it's ok for street use

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Spooler · 07-02-2019, 06:51 PM

They are not vented so No, I would not recommend them. They are for racing purposes only. Mainly drifting, which requires the least amount of brakes.

redondoaveb · 07-02-2019, 06:55 PM

Wilwood says the are NOT for street use.

370Zena_33 · 07-02-2019, 06:58 PM

Yeah they also say that for aftermarket headers lol, do you guys recommend and good light weight brakes

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redondoaveb · 07-02-2019, 07:53 PM

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Yeah they also say that for aftermarket headers lol, do you guys recommend and good light weight brakes

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Your life isn't on the line with aftermarket headers.A lot of guys are running Z1 2 piece rotors.

370Zena_33 · 07-02-2019, 08:00 PM

You got a point there, thanks for the feedback!

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gomer_110 · 07-02-2019, 08:46 PM

That type of rotor design is for short duration events like drifting, autox, drag racing, etc. where weight savings is the most important issue. They'll work great for a real short period but there isn't enough mass to absorb the heat produced from extended braking.

OptionZero · 07-02-2019, 10:43 PM

Waste of money for street car, in addition to what Gomer said

Tires stop the car, if you're running some crappy tire , upgraded brakes won't do ****

cv129 · 07-02-2019, 11:30 PM

Would like to add to Gomer’s and Spooler’s reply.

It’s around the same diameter as OEM base rear, but the thickness is reduced by almost half (I guess because the lack of ventilation vanes). That’s a whole lot of missing metal, therefore lower heat capacity. That’s why it is setup for events with short braking duration.

Can you do it? Sure, just like people driving with bald tires or negative 10 degrees of camber. But, I wouldn’t.

And if you ever get into an accident, and the product manufacturer specifically stated this not to be used on the street, and this thread shows you’ve been warned of the reduced heat capacity, you will lose a whole lot more than weight.

Rusty · 07-03-2019, 11:37 PM

By the time you get 4 rotors, 4 hats, 4 calipers, hoses, pads. You will have over $2000 in a brake system that is only good for drag racing. On the street. They WILL over heat. If I was going to spend that kind of money on brakes, add some more and get either AP Radials or Brembo's. Or if you want to use the 'bono calipers. Get a set of RacingBrake 2 piece rotors.

07-02-2019, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
370Zena_33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Charlton,ma Posts: 13 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Can I use these brake rotors for street use? https://www.wilwood.com/Rotors/Rotor...0Mount%20Rotor Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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Spooler A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Ga Posts: 13,504 Drives: 2013 Nismo 370z Rep Power: 2684391	They are not vented so No, I would not recommend them. They are for racing purposes only. Mainly drifting, which requires the least amount of brakes. SouthArk370Z, Rusty and wideglideleon like this.

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370Zena_33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Charlton,ma Posts: 13 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	You got a point there, thanks for the feedback! Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk redondoaveb likes this.

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gomer_110 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Perrysburg, OH Posts: 17,992 Drives: '11 Nismo #528 GM Rep Power: 36940	That type of rotor design is for short duration events like drifting, autox, drag racing, etc. where weight savings is the most important issue. They'll work great for a real short period but there isn't enough mass to absorb the heat produced from extended braking. SouthArk370Z, OptionZero, cv129 and 7 others like this. __________________ '11 370Z Nismo #528 Fast Intentions \| Stillen \| Motordyne \| Uprev \| CSF \| Zspeed \| Z1 Motorsports \| AST \| Swift \| SPC \| SPL \| Whiteline \| Hotchkis \| Bride \| Schroth \| Robispec \| Cusco \| Nismo \| Volk \| Forgestar \| Hoosier \| RJM '17 Titan Bone Stock

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,159 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 203226	Waste of money for street car, in addition to what Gomer said Tires stop the car, if you're running some crappy tire , upgraded brakes won't do **** __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

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370Zena_33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Charlton,ma Posts: 13 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Chris Forsberg has them on his 370z you can check it out here http://www.speedhunters.com/2016/11/...g-nissan-370z/ Obviously you need rotor caps and brake calipers but I was wondering if it's ok for street use Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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370Zena_33 Base Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Charlton,ma Posts: 13 Drives: 2012 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 11	Yeah they also say that for aftermarket headers lol, do you guys recommend and good light weight brakes Sent from my SM-G970U using Tapatalk

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cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,190 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 159827	Would like to add to Gomer’s and Spooler’s reply. It’s around the same diameter as OEM base rear, but the thickness is reduced by almost half (I guess because the lack of ventilation vanes). That’s a whole lot of missing metal, therefore lower heat capacity. That’s why it is setup for events with short braking duration. Can you do it? Sure, just like people driving with bald tires or negative 10 degrees of camber. But, I wouldn’t. And if you ever get into an accident, and the product manufacturer specifically stated this not to be used on the street, and this thread shows you’ve been warned of the reduced heat capacity, you will lose a whole lot more than weight. SouthArk370Z, JARblue, gomer_110 and 6 others like this. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

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Rusty Ronin Samurai - Assassin Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Fayettenam,Pennsyltucky Age: 68 Posts: 34,852 Drives: 2011 Nismo GM 6M Rep Power: 2684436	By the time you get 4 rotors, 4 hats, 4 calipers, hoses, pads. You will have over $2000 in a brake system that is only good for drag racing. On the street. They WILL over heat. If I was going to spend that kind of money on brakes, add some more and get either AP Radials or Brembo's. Or if you want to use the 'bono calipers. Get a set of RacingBrake 2 piece rotors. StormWhite likes this. __________________ 浪人 - 殺し屋 "The Difficult Anytime, The Impossible By Appointment Only" http://www.the370z.com/members-370z-...o-journal.html Last edited by Rusty; 07-03-2019 at 11:40 PM.

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