Robby Woods DD 4-link build - The Ultimate Enduro Truck

[sixshooter_45]

I'd stay away from drilled rotors from everything I've read about them as many have mentioned that because they can't countersink the back of these drilled holes can cause them to start cracking due to heat stress.

I only know that several people from various sources have mentioned this and it makes sense to me as a countersink would act as a relief to heat stress at least in my opinion.

I could be wrong though but just wanted to make you aware of a possible issue with drilled rotors.

 

[Bozz]

Have read that before, but have never seen any evidence to support that.

 

[sixshooter_45]

I'd like to know for sure myself, maybe others can chime in that may know with some facts to back it up.

I do know as stated earlier that many people from various sources have stated it's an issue but I would still want facts prior to making a decision.

 

[Bozz]

Read that before I bought mine, did a ton of research and couldn't actually find any info of anyone actually having any problems, fractures, failures, etc.

 

[Uzzirider]

That's my limited observation - lots of "brake upgrades" don't have much data on actual performance&reliability gains. I'm not against it, but it's gotta do more than just look cool.

 

[nikhsub1]

New pads, rotors etc are still a shit upgrade, ask me how I know Floating calipers are garbage sadly, that is what we have stock. Here is some real world data of the alcon brakes (front and rear) vs stock.





from here, courtesy of Nick.

 

[mattl600]

New pads, rotors etc are still a shit upgrade, ask me how I know Floating calipers are garbage sadly, that is what we have stock. Here is some real world data of the alcon brakes (front and rear) vs stock.

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from here, courtesy of Nick.

This kit doesn’t work on 17” wheels does it? Or electric rear parking brake.

 

[nikhsub1]

This kit doesn’t work on 17” wheels does it? Or electric rear parking brake.

Yes to 17s. Only fronts for ebrake but that is really all you need are the fronts. It’s all I have. They do make a rotor/pad kit for the rear though.

 

[Uzzirider]

Yes to 17s. Only fronts for ebrake but that is really all you need are the fronts. It’s all I have.

I have the E parking brake, so maybe only fronts for me too. Did you do any objective before/after tests, or just feels better, or?

 

[mattl600]

Yes to 17s. Only fronts for ebrake but that is really all you need are the fronts. It’s all I have. They do make a rotor/pad kit for the rear though.

Great news.

Would just meet someone to paint my rear calipers to match haha