Anyone have Rotora Front Brake System?
11-18-2003, 10:56 AM
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Anyone have Rotora Front Brake System?
I'm thinking of replacing my warped front brake system. From what I've heard when your factory rotors warp, the dealer just has them turned and the problem still reappears. So I was wondering if anyone with the set up can give their opinions on the Rotora System? I would like Brembo's, but I'm not that rich.
11-18-2003, 11:11 AM
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I recommend you go with the WILWOOOD, just because ROTORA is a bunch of asshats.... If I could do it all over again I would of went with WILWOOD and got the calipers in BLACK..
Wish to know more in detail, just PM me...
But trust me.. "THE COMPANY and it's EMPLOYEES".. are a complete joke....
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11-18-2003, 12:12 PM
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No Glen or Chemmech, I have had NO problems with the braking system, it is the Company that I had troubles with...
Did you know that they wanted $700.00 EXTRA to paint my calipers BLACK!!!!... yeah riiight, get a fucking life...
here is another one:... Just to show you:.... Call this clown at Rotora and he states that I can use spacers with the braking sytem with no problems what-so-ever... I say "great!!, nice clean and simple, end of story"... WRONG!!!... the first piece of paper I pull out of the ROTORA box states that "ROTORA DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF SPACERS".."THEY are a temporary fix ONLY"... ROTORA recommends HUB adapters, which in turn they are about 45 a PIECE!!!.....
So you tell me... I go straight to the source . (the manufacture) of the braking sytem and they STRAIGHT up LIE TO ME....
So then I call back again and confront the guy with the info and he says it is a misprint and they need to correct it... BULLSHIT... the fucker LIED and tried to cover his tracks just so he could sell a brake KIT....
This is just the ending, this all started when we first started talking to these SO-CALLED big brake kit EXPERTS. and they would tell me to test fit it....(WHY the fuck should I be your guinea pig and do your fucking work for you if your trying to sell me a fucking kit!!!!!, for an application that you SELL!!!....
What a nightmare...... but it is all over, i am happy with the braking, but I will never give another GODDAMN DIME to ROTORA.
Did you know that they wanted $700.00 EXTRA to paint my calipers BLACK!!!!... yeah riiight, get a fucking life...
here is another one:... Just to show you:.... Call this clown at Rotora and he states that I can use spacers with the braking sytem with no problems what-so-ever... I say "great!!, nice clean and simple, end of story"... WRONG!!!... the first piece of paper I pull out of the ROTORA box states that "ROTORA DOES NOT RECOMMEND THE USE OF SPACERS".."THEY are a temporary fix ONLY"... ROTORA recommends HUB adapters, which in turn they are about 45 a PIECE!!!.....
So you tell me... I go straight to the source . (the manufacture) of the braking sytem and they STRAIGHT up LIE TO ME....
So then I call back again and confront the guy with the info and he says it is a misprint and they need to correct it... BULLSHIT... the fucker LIED and tried to cover his tracks just so he could sell a brake KIT....
This is just the ending, this all started when we first started talking to these SO-CALLED big brake kit EXPERTS. and they would tell me to test fit it....(WHY the fuck should I be your guinea pig and do your fucking work for you if your trying to sell me a fucking kit!!!!!, for an application that you SELL!!!....
What a nightmare...... but it is all over, i am happy with the braking, but I will never give another GODDAMN DIME to ROTORA.
11-18-2003, 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by Smitty
What a nightmare...... but it is all over, i am happy with the braking, but I will never give another GODDAMN DIME to ROTORA.
What a nightmare...... but it is all over, i am happy with the braking, but I will never give another GODDAMN DIME to ROTORA.
If anyone asks what they are, I am telling them I made them...
I guess i need to fix my sig...
man, you guys really struck a cord with this thread today....
11-18-2003, 12:30 PM
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Thanks everyone. One more dumb question, will these brakes fit the oem Acura rim, 17 inch, or do I need "spacers" or whatever else they'll sell me? $700 for painting? Too much for that. I'll get the blue ones for my blue car, I've seen green that looked cool but that's a "special order color."
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11-18-2003, 12:38 PM
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I have a Jegs catalogue (came with the transmission cooler) and saw the Wilwood stuff, its also very nice, and cheap for the domestic cars! I bet a system for the Acura is at least $1300. I'll try to find out abut Wilwood too though.
11-18-2003, 01:07 PM
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Originally posted by Chemmech
will these brakes fit the oem Acura rim, 17 inch, or do I need "spacers" or whatever else they'll sell me?
will these brakes fit the oem Acura rim, 17 inch, or do I need "spacers" or whatever else they'll sell me?
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11-18-2003, 01:19 PM
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Thanks Smitty
! I checked Wilwoods site, they make a big brake set for the 1997 CL, but nothing else. I guess it woul be a special order deal.
! I checked Wilwoods site, they make a big brake set for the 1997 CL, but nothing else. I guess it woul be a special order deal.
11-18-2003, 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by Chemmech
...I checked Wilwoods site, they make a big brake set for the 1997 CL...
...I checked Wilwoods site, they make a big brake set for the 1997 CL...
I have a first gen CL, and I'd be interested in seeing their brake system for it. Wilwood makes some crazy shit... 
11-18-2003, 03:38 PM
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Here it tis ; http://www.precisionbrakescompany.com/acura_cl.html In the Jegs catalogue they sell Wilwoods for dragsters for very low prices.
11-19-2003, 07:34 AM
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Originally posted by Essarak Huot
price good, looks sucks
price good, looks sucks
I am tearing them down this weekend and shipping them out to get bead blasted and powder coated.
{{ I am going to be OUT OF ORDER till January }}
no biggie...
11-19-2003, 08:46 AM
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Smitty, do you think stock 2002 TLs rims will fit with the big brake kit? I know that the TLs rims are .5" thinner then the CLs rims. Can you post some pictures of the stock rims with your brake kit.
Do you have 1 5mm spacer right now? I guess i am looking for brakes as good as my X5. The x5 seem to stop so much better then the TLs even my wife's 2004 Solara's brakes seems better then my TLs. I don't want to upgrade my rims and I guess it cost way 2 much to trade my car in for a 2004 AMG E55.
Do you have 1 5mm spacer right now? I guess i am looking for brakes as good as my X5. The x5 seem to stop so much better then the TLs even my wife's 2004 Solara's brakes seems better then my TLs. I don't want to upgrade my rims and I guess it cost way 2 much to trade my car in for a 2004 AMG E55.
11-19-2003, 09:02 AM
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Originally posted by Darkstar2
Smitty, do you think stock 2002 TLs rims will fit with the big brake kit? I
Smitty, do you think stock 2002 TLs rims will fit with the big brake kit? I
I have (4) 5mm spacers, (1) spacer on each HUB.
I do not have any recent pics of the stock rims & ROTORA brakes.
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11-19-2003, 11:23 AM
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Brake Zone has the cryo trated calipers and the wildwood pistons I believe. 818.781.7777
He was here on the site a while back, I'll try to find it.
He was here on the site a while back, I'll try to find it.
11-19-2003, 11:26 AM
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Originally posted by ModAddict
Brake Zone has the cryo trated calipers and the wildwood pistons I believe. 818.781.7777
He was here on the site a while back, I'll try to find it.
Brake Zone has the cryo trated calipers and the wildwood pistons I believe. 818.781.7777
He was here on the site a while back, I'll try to find it.
but I think they can do better on the price...
11-19-2003, 12:05 PM
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You guys gotta use this feature
Wilwood Big Brake kit
Price is $1750 for the kit (Front 13" cross-drilled/slotted 2-piece rotors, Rear stock size rotors cross-drilled/slotted, 6-piston calipers for fronts, SS brake lines, ceramic pads, and blue high performance brake fluid. Contact Sherwin at Brakezone for details 888-820-1777
It looks like you have to have aftermarket wheels to fit the 13" brakes or else you need a spacer (dunno how much.) I have 18x7.5s +42 offset. Sherwin also has 12" that will fit the stock rim w/o spacer.
Some pics posted when I got them installed.
http://www.acura-cl.com/forums/showt...hreadid=112870
11-19-2003, 01:17 PM
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Originally posted by Darkstar2
Smitty, thanx for the reply. I wonder if you think the brakes are worth 1,400. Does the brakes fell much better now.
Smitty, thanx for the reply. I wonder if you think the brakes are worth 1,400. Does the brakes fell much better now.
I like them alot, but I do not like the color, that is why they are getting redone.
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11-19-2003, 01:19 PM
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Originally posted by usc
Smitty, just out of curiosity, why did you elect to go with spacers on the rear as well? you just wanted to balance out the stance?
Smitty, just out of curiosity, why did you elect to go with spacers on the rear as well? you just wanted to balance out the stance?
11-19-2003, 01:21 PM
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I was 1 step away from ordering Wilwood along with about 3 other members but the PRICE was a tad bit too high to BUY 3 sets off the guy.,... and he was NOT willing to wheel and deal... so the hell with him.
11-19-2003, 03:39 PM
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how good are the rotors that you can get on autocarparts.com the rotora,
Will these warp too??????????
are these the same as your rotors smitty??????????
what does every one recomend to get rid of the fading and warping???????????
Why would anyone get the big brake upgrade or just the rotors because i think i have enough clamping force??????????
Will these warp too??????????
are these the same as your rotors smitty??????????
what does every one recomend to get rid of the fading and warping???????????
Why would anyone get the big brake upgrade or just the rotors because i think i have enough clamping force??????????
11-19-2003, 03:55 PM
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Originally posted by Smitty
Thanks for making me feel even worse about them..
I am tearing them down this weekend and shipping them out to get bead blasted and powder coated.
{{ I am going to be OUT OF ORDER till January }}
no biggie...
Thanks for making me feel even worse about them..
I am tearing them down this weekend and shipping them out to get bead blasted and powder coated.
{{ I am going to be OUT OF ORDER till January }}
no biggie...
Smitty you know How I feel too....
but what can we do... ) I have a brand new Rotora big brake Kit for sale .......... cheap
for those who is interested in the kit.....
Sorry smitty....
11-19-2003, 07:30 PM
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I have a brand new Rotora big brake Kit for sale cheap
pic's are available if you are a potential buyer... please email me or PM me ... for more info.
yes as I mention , it is a brand new kit
pic's are available if you are a potential buyer... please email me or PM me ... for more info.
yes as I mention , it is a brand new kit
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