vsamoylov

Well my replacement rotors finally came in from Baer racing. These rotors are a 2 piece design meaning the hat is made out of alluminum which equals to saving some weight of the rotor. The rotor size is 13 inches and they are from a 2004 Ford Mustang Cobra. The first set of rotors that I had I warped (dont ask how) so I called Baer and the rotors are covered by lifetime warranty so they sent me a new set. I have to still reuse my hats from the first set. Well here are some pics of the work that is involved.

the new rotor without the alluminum hat


new rotors

new rotors

vsamoylov

here is a pic of the rotor and how thick it is


picture of the inside of the alluminum hat

picture of the outside of the alluminum hat

picture of one side complete. the rotor on the left is the old one and on the right is the new rotor with the old alluminum hat.

vsamoylov

The removal of the hat is straight forward. All that has to be done is remove the 12 bolts that hold the hat. I am pleased with Baer though. They sent me everything that was needed to get the job done without having to call them and ask questions. The instructions are simple to understand and there was a diagram as well for the torque sequence when installing them hat.
Now please dot comment on teh last picture of the rotors. I know they are directional.
Enjoy and props to the people that followed through and made this part of the forum open.

maxS

did you use any locktite on the bolts or what.

maxS

too bad my new calipers will not work with these

SpeedCrazie

iTrader: (81)

I assume these are used with the 300zx BBK?

How much did these cost? Can you have them Zinc Plated?

Thanks!

JP

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

why would you want them zinc plated? almost all of the rotor surface is in contact with the brake pads and would just wear off.

I'm also interested in the price on those rotors as well, to see where I am on my 2-pc setup vs. theirs.

vsamoylov

yes these are used with the 300zx alluminum calipers. maxs made sure all of the rotor was in contact with the pads unlike wehre some people are not having full contact with the pads on the rotor. price for these is around $500.

SpeedCrazie

iTrader: (81)

Nice, I guess there really is no need for the zinc plating. Do you know how much these way with the hats installed?

Matt93SE: Do you happen to know the weight of a typical 13" Cobra Rotor?

Thanks!

JP

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

How did he do that? Alot of work for maybe 1mm

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

He probably doesn't know as his kits don't utilize them

SpeedCrazie

iTrader: (81)

How about you Jeff did you run the 13" rotor?

JP

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

Not only did I run the Cobra 13" rotors, I sell the brackets and rings for this bbk. You should know this

MrGone

iTrader: (30)

so where's the safety wire?

vsamoylov

cant remember right now but i will find out tomorrow.

max723

iTrader: (7)

i thought you had to wire 2 piece rotors also

BEJAY1

iTrader: (19)

Does anybody know if Baer offers a 2-piece rotor that matches our 11" stock fronts? Curious as to the weight savings (if any).

maxS

more like 6mm actually...

MrGone

iTrader: (30)

uhhhhhh nooooo

vsamoylov

uhh yes and nobody says anything about it either. 6mm is alot of unused pad material.

Matt93SE

iTrader: (44)

I have yet to see a set of brackets with 6mm of unused pad hanging off the top. If it is on my kit or Jeff's, then it was installed improperly somehow.

Jeff92se

iTrader: (82)

There's a VERY good reason for that. It's because the overhang is not even 1/3 that. I've sold probably 75+ sets. And I've read/heard/received next to none as for as fitment/usage issues.

I also see you guys like to avoid explaining how you "fixed" it.