Rotora Big Brake Kit 370Z

myfirstz · 09-13-2009, 10:30 PM

Has anyone have experience with Rotora Big Brake Kits? Are they a reputable company?

I'm seriously considering a front brake kit upgrade. It's $1795 for a 2pc 15in Brake Kit 8 piston. Is this a good price? Any feedback would be appreciated.
Here's a link to the website with pricing and details.

imag · 09-13-2009, 10:53 PM

Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?

If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it.

If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

RCZ · 09-13-2009, 10:54 PM

Exactly what he said ^.

myfirstz · 09-13-2009, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?

If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it.

If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

Not for looks. Performance. Thanks for your input.

myfirstz · 09-13-2009, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by RCZ

Exactly what he said ^.

I get the picture...

Mike · 09-13-2009, 11:03 PM

I have powdercoated several sets of them, along with every other type on the market and I can't see any physical reason why they would be inferior. When I coat, I totally break them down and reassemble them and these don't have any visible flaws

nogoodname · 09-13-2009, 11:04 PM

well, if you buy the TT, it's good to get

JoeD · 09-13-2009, 11:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by imag

Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes?

If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it.

If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

Nothing makes me LOL more than a BBBBK (bling bling big-brake kit). Ya know...the one's you see on E46 M3s behind HRE wheels which have never even seen a track?

if you are looking for a proper brake setup, look into the upper-end Brembo kits, AP, Alcons, or even StopTechs.

nogoodname · 09-13-2009, 11:09 PM

get these:

12 Piston with 380mm rotors with a 4 piston 380mm rear
http://myg37.com/forums/brakes-suspe...et-on-a-g.html

myfirstz · 09-13-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

well, if you buy the TT, it's good to get

That's why I'm asking. I'm planning to TT the car soon. I'm not buying for looks, that's absurd to spend that kind of money just for looks. I'd rather paint them if I was going that route.Thanks for all those who provided their input.

nogoodname · 09-13-2009, 11:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by myfirstz

That's why I'm asking. I'm planning to TT the car soon. I'm not buying for looks, that's absurd to spend that kind of money just for looks. I'd rather paint them if I was going that route.Thanks for all those who provided their input.

check the link i posted above

myfirstz · 09-13-2009, 11:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

check the link i posted above

I did. I'll pass on that. I'm just gonna wait until I get the TT then I'll look into it.

nogoodname · 09-13-2009, 11:31 PM

lol.... 12 pistons is a bit much..... it takes up like half of the rotor itself

there's a few TT'ed G37 that didnt upgrade the brakes, you should be fine too

myfirstz · 09-13-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nogoodname

lol.... 12 pistons is a bit much..... it takes up like half of the rotor itself

there's a few TT'ed G37 that didnt upgrade the brakes, you should be fine too

Well, I guess I can do without them for now. But those Brakes are SO huge.

I'm planning to track the car. I'll make a decision when the time comes.

RCZ · 09-13-2009, 11:56 PM

If you are planning to track the car then get the AP Racing 6-pots or the Brembo 6-pots.

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imag Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Oakland, CA Posts: 446 Drives: up the wall Rep Power: 16	Are you getting them for looks or because you're actually running up against the limits of the stock brakes? If for looks, I'd say spending $2K to have slightly larger brake calipers is ranks high on the list of things humans do that I don't understand - but these are probably the cheapest way to do it. If you actually need better braking, I'd go whole hog with the 6-piston AP kit or else go with the Brembo upgrade calipers (which are the same price as those rotaras). I'm personally taking it easy on the track until someone comes out with a decent two-piece rotor, and hoping that solves any problems. Since I'm tracking for fun, not to shave seconds off my time, that solution will probably work for me. If I were really chasing lap times, I'd follow Travis' lead...

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