Brake System, ROTORS

mrbigh · 10-23-2006, 03:49 PM

Well, I know that our brakes are not being use a lot, really a lot if you know how to handle our cars to maximize all its potential, hence that’s part of my problem. My rotors began to rust to the point to see it through the spokes of the TC rims, and it didn't look very appealing.

I replaced them for a set of better looking ones, pictures below.

To dismantle the caliper assembly was a real job, the 17mm bolts thread where rusted inside the housing and the original rotors also rusted to the hub; a heat torch, a large hammer and the pneumatic ratchet did the job.
I replaced the brakes pad a few months back with silica composition ones and these didn't show much sign of wear at all.
The rotors fit perfectly and to reassemble all back was fast and easy.

- - - - - - - - - - - - - -All installed and tested, doesn't it look awesome ?

FireEngineer · 10-23-2006, 04:21 PM

Beautiful Horacio! With moderate braking that plating should last a long time.

Wayne

Pious · 10-23-2006, 04:21 PM

Sweet!

ScottY · 10-23-2006, 04:45 PM

Horacio... can I say.... they are HOT?!!

Just curious... you replaced the pads for the better ones or the pads are actually wear down? I'm pretty sure it's the first answer.

I also noticed that my brake pads are not used often. So every time after it rains, I will go down this stretch of long down hill on my commute with N and brake. Hopefully that will clean the pads and rotors. So far, works out pretty good.

A little interesting "discovery". On Sunday, after a 2 hour drive. I touched the brakes with my hands. The rear brakes are warm to touch and the front brakes are cold! The rear brakes are used more than the front?

**Tideland Prius** · 10-23-2006, 04:59 PM

Nice!! I usually just brake a bit harder to clean the brakes every now and then.

surprisingly, it matches the red calipers and machined polish wheels quite well.

FL Buckeye · 10-23-2006, 04:59 PM

mrbigh, you got way too much time on your hands.

First the EBH, then the LED lights and now the rotors. You getin' ready for winter?

BTW, they look real sweet. Where you get them?

Cheap! · 10-23-2006, 05:42 PM

Hey, where is the gold braded brake line cover?

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I'm just jealous. Nice work! It sure looks sharp.

mrbigh · 10-23-2006, 06:06 PM

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mrbigh, you got way too much time on your hands.

First the EBH, then the LED lights and now the rotors. You getin' ready for winter?

BTW, they look real sweet. Where you get them?
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These came fro SGI MotorSports, located at 1717 E Pacific Coast Hwy, Long Beach CA, phone (562) 449-6393.
These replacement rotors are available in silver plating, gold finish and black anodized, single and double drilled, straight and curved sloted.
Give them a call for a price quote, mines are factory sponsor products. They range about $100.00 shipped.
The jobs I do to my Dual Pwr Toy are by lunch time and do not involve more than 45 minutes with tools on hands in the store back driveway.

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Hey, where is the gold braded brake line cover?

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I'm just jealous. Nice work! It sure looks sharp.

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No Gold lining for the brake line, I'm to cheap!!!
Yea, early today I went through a puddle of mud and I did not cleaned at time of picture taking, me bad.............

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Beautiful Horacio! With moderate braking that plating should last a long time.

Wayne
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Hope so.....

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Horacio... can I say.... they are HOT?!!

Just curious... you replaced the pads for the better ones or the pads are actually wear down? I'm pretty sure it's the first answer.

I also noticed that my brake pads are not used often. So every time after it rains, I will go down this stretch of long down hill on my commute with N and brake. Hopefully that will clean the pads and rotors. So far, works out pretty good.

A little interesting "discovery". On Sunday, after a 2 hour drive. I touched the brakes with my hands. The rear brakes are warm to touch and the front brakes are cold! The rear brakes are used more than the front?
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I replaced the pads before driving to Madison, Wisconsin, for the 2006 Hybridfest; the originals had 25k and they showed wear signs. The newer ones are of "better" quality and the manufacturer claims to last longer that OEM, nor that I will ever replace again very soon. I had these seating on a shelf for 5 months before installation.

cbustapeck · 11-11-2006, 09:53 AM

Here I go being all concerned about weight...

Is there a significant difference between the weight of the stock rotor and the one that you installed? (Gotta reduce that unsprung weight!)

mrbigh · 11-11-2006, 03:24 PM

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Here I go being all concerned about weight...

Is there a significant difference between the weight of the stock rotor and the one that you installed? (Gotta reduce that unsprung weight!) [/b]

It is the same diameter= same size=weight. Actually, is lighter ( minimal weight) if you take in consideration the surface slots and the drilling through.

10-23-2006, 03:49 PM	#1
mrbigh Prius Absolutum Dominium Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,365 My Car: 2012 Prius Plug-in Model: Plug-in Base Package: ----USA---- Thanks: 167 Thanked 184 Times in 152 Posts Friends: 13	Well, I know that our brakes are not being use a lot, really a lot if you know how to handle our cars to maximize all its potential, hence that’s part of my problem. My rotors began to rust to the point to see it through the spokes of the TC rims, and it didn't look very appealing. I replaced them for a set of better looking ones, pictures below. To dismantle the caliper assembly was a real job, the 17mm bolts thread where rusted inside the housing and the original rotors also rusted to the hub; a heat torch, a large hammer and the pneumatic ratchet did the job. I replaced the brakes pad a few months back with silica composition ones and these didn't show much sign of wear at all. The rotors fit perfectly and to reassemble all back was fast and easy. - - - - - - - - - - - - - -All installed and tested, doesn't it look awesome ? __________________ 2012 PiP Winter Gray.. 2008(former 2004) PHEV conversion (rolling since Dec '06) now using the BMS+ system

10-23-2006, 04:45 PM	#4
ScottY Senior Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 1,250 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 1	Horacio... can I say.... they are HOT?!! Just curious... you replaced the pads for the better ones or the pads are actually wear down? I'm pretty sure it's the first answer. I also noticed that my brake pads are not used often. So every time after it rains, I will go down this stretch of long down hill on my commute with N and brake. Hopefully that will clean the pads and rotors. So far, works out pretty good. A little interesting "discovery". On Sunday, after a 2 hour drive. I touched the brakes with my hands. The rear brakes are warm to touch and the front brakes are cold! The rear brakes are used more than the front? __________________ 05 Millennium Silver Metallic, Package #3 (package with SKS and all airbags) mud flaps MFD hood bumper protector CAN-View with OBD-II function Coastal EV mod mesh grill DICE iPod integration + ground loop isolated audio in "Prius" license plate frame Thule roof rack and snowboard carriers (winter only)

10-23-2006, 05:42 PM	#7
Cheap! Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 1,157 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts Friends: 3	Hey, where is the gold braded brake line cover? [attachmentid=5448] I'm just jealous. Nice work! It sure looks sharp. Attached Thumbnails

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FL Buckeye Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: WC Florida Posts: 146 My Car: 2006 Prius Model: Package: #2 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	mrbigh, you got way too much time on your hands. First the EBH, then the LED lights and now the rotors. You getin' ready for winter? BTW, they look real sweet. Where you get them?

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cbustapeck Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 14 My Car: Model: Package: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Friends: 0	Here I go being all concerned about weight... Is there a significant difference between the weight of the stock rotor and the one that you installed? (Gotta reduce that unsprung weight!)