Brakenetic GT Series rotors

apatter8 · 11-08-2017, 09:19 PM

I'll probably get blasted for buying cheap eBay rotors, but I don't mind being the guinea pig. Besides, there seems to be two trains of thought: 1) Most rotors are essentially from the same blanks; just machined differently 2) Buying anything less than top shelf will kill you.

Without further ado, I present my new Brakenetic GT Series rotors:

Not much in the way of weight savings, with the fronts weighing ~30 lbs and the rears weighing ~19 lbs. I'll get these installed sometime this weekend hopefully.

I don't have any experience with aftermarket rotors, so I wouldn't know a quality slotted rotor if it bit me. If anybody wants info, more pictures, whatever, just let me know.

cv129 · 11-08-2017, 10:48 PM

Posts in other forums say Brakenetics uses Centric rotors, then slot/drill as needed.

Wonka2581 · 11-09-2017, 05:56 AM

Sub'd to see how this turns out...

JARblue · 11-09-2017, 09:02 AM

They'll be fine for street driving.

apatter8 · 11-09-2017, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cv129

Posts in other forums say Brakenetics uses Centric rotors, then slot/drill as needed.

Any way to confirm? A stamping or anything?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

They'll be fine for street driving.

I'll be trying these out on the track. I wouldn't be the guinea pig if I just cruised around town with them!

OptionZero · 11-09-2017, 12:35 PM

after shipping, were these cheaper than blanks from your local autoparts store?

Jayhovah · 11-09-2017, 12:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

after shipping, were these cheaper than blanks from your local autoparts store?

I saw them on ebay for a little less than $500... sounds like I need to get into the brake rotor business if all I need to do is machine some slots into some generic blanks.

JARblue · 11-09-2017, 12:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I saw them on ebay for a little less than $500... sounds like I need to get into the brake rotor business if all I need to do is machine some slots into some generic blanks.

$500 for ebay rotors?!? For that price you might as well buy Z1 2-piece front rotors and save some weight, too.

The sports brake package rotor blanks are typically $59 apiece at the stores around here.

apatter8 · 11-09-2017, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

after shipping, were these cheaper than blanks from your local autoparts store?

Not sure, I didn't check. A quick look shows generic rotors ranging from $80 to $120 at my local parts store.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jayhovah

I saw them on ebay for a little less than $500... sounds like I need to get into the brake rotor business if all I need to do is machine some slots into some generic blanks.

Go for it, Z1 does the same thing.

apatter8 · 11-09-2017, 01:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

$500 for ebay rotors?!? For that price you might as well buy Z1 2-piece front rotors and save some weight, too.

The sports brake package rotor blanks are typically $59 apiece at the stores around here.

These were $463 shipped. Z1 2-piece rotors would be $1,193 shipped. I know they're a good product, but not worth the extra $730 for my purposes.

OptionZero · 11-09-2017, 03:16 PM

For a daily, i don't know why you aren't using auto parts store rotors.

Those "slots" aren't doing anything for you on the way to the grocery store

hell

for a dual purpose car

I'd be running all-season tires, OEM level pads, autoparts rotors, and swapping in some 2 pc rotors, aggressive pads and tires when i actually need to go fast. No sense burning up the good stuff in traffic

apatter8 · 11-09-2017, 03:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by OptionZero

For a daily, i don't know why you aren't using auto parts store rotors.

Those "slots" aren't doing anything for you on the way to the grocery store

hell

for a dual purpose car

I'd be running all-season tires, OEM level pads, autoparts rotors, and swapping in some 2 pc rotors, aggressive pads and tires when i actually need to go fast. No sense burning up the good stuff in traffic

This car isn't my daily driver. I drive it some weekends, and take it to the track maybe once a year. If I went more often, I'd probably have 2 sets of rotors as you said. Until then, I'll continue using one set of rotors and just change pads.

JARblue · 11-09-2017, 04:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apatter8

These were $463 shipped. Z1 2-piece rotors would be $1,193 shipped. I know they're a good product, but not worth the extra $730 for my purposes.

If you'll read my post again, you'll notice I specifically said front 2-piece rotors. The rears do less work but they cost more than the fronts because of the integrated e-brake drum.

At least the sprinkle slotted looks good.

apatter8 · 11-09-2017, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JARblue

If you'll read my post again, you'll notice I specifically said front 2-piece rotors. The rears do less work but they cost more than the fronts because of the integrated e-brake drum.

At least the sprinkle slotted looks good.

I think mismatched rotors would look ridiculous. I'm guilty; I do care about aesthetics a little.

Z Runner · 11-09-2017, 06:32 PM

i have slotted brakenetic for 18k miles hard street and some track no problems and like other brands because they are painted they dont look like rusty **** after 3 days.

11-08-2017, 09:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
apatter8 Base Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 106 Drives: 09 370Z Sport 6MT Rep Power: 13	Brakenetic GT Series rotors I'll probably get blasted for buying cheap eBay rotors, but I don't mind being the guinea pig. Besides, there seems to be two trains of thought: 1) Most rotors are essentially from the same blanks; just machined differently 2) Buying anything less than top shelf will kill you. Without further ado, I present my new Brakenetic GT Series rotors: Not much in the way of weight savings, with the fronts weighing ~30 lbs and the rears weighing ~19 lbs. I'll get these installed sometime this weekend hopefully. I don't have any experience with aftermarket rotors, so I wouldn't know a quality slotted rotor if it bit me. If anybody wants info, more pictures, whatever, just let me know. wideglideleon and Z Runner like this.

11-08-2017, 10:48 PM	#2 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,236 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163995	Posts in other forums say Brakenetics uses Centric rotors, then slot/drill as needed. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield Last edited by cv129; 11-09-2017 at 12:06 AM.

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JARblue A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Austin, TX Age: 43 Posts: 36,450 Drives: 11 Z34, 98 E36 M3 Rep Power: 2684440	They'll be fine for street driving. __________________ 2011 370Z 6MT Sport Gun Metallic \| ARC \| CJM \| Ecutek \| FI \| Fujimura \| R2C \| SPL \| Stillen \| TWM \| Z1 \| ZSpeed \|

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OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	after shipping, were these cheaper than blanks from your local autoparts store? JARblue likes this. __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

11-09-2017, 03:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
OptionZero A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Sacramento Posts: 3,235 Drives: 15 370Z Nismo 6MT Rep Power: 214100	For a daily, i don't know why you aren't using auto parts store rotors. Those "slots" aren't doing anything for you on the way to the grocery store hell for a dual purpose car I'd be running all-season tires, OEM level pads, autoparts rotors, and swapping in some 2 pc rotors, aggressive pads and tires when i actually need to go fast. No sense burning up the good stuff in traffic __________________ OptionZero Build Thread

11-09-2017, 06:32 PM	#15 (permalink)
Z Runner Enthusiast Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 332 Drives: 2016 370Z KAD M Base Rep Power: 27	i have slotted brakenetic for 18k miles hard street and some track no problems and like other brands because they are painted they dont look like rusty **** after 3 days. wideglideleon likes this.

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