jmkiang

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Hey guys,

I need some help.

Can the 4-pot caliper kit from Rotora (RCK003.02) fit on my 2005 base TL with RacingBrake 1pc (stock diameter) rotors?

These are the rotors I have, purchased from HeelToe.
http://www.heeltoeauto.com/Racingbra...-pr-25014.html

The kit you can just Google.

Any input would be great.

Thanks

stillhere153

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Let me get this straight... $1200 for 2 calipers, 2 adapters, a couple nuts and bolts and SS lines???

I'd rather call josh @ excelerate performance and get a wilwood 6pot kit for the same price

To answer your question... Yes, the racingbrake oem spec rotors ONE PIECE (junk rotors) will fit w/ the rotora "kit"

Ps. Wilwood bbk w/ 2 piece rotors and 4piston calipers is the shiznit and under 1200

I hate cars

I might not be understanding you right but are you saying the racing brake 1pc rotors are junk? I'll guarantee 99.9% of the people on this board will never be able to tell the difference in 1pc and 2pc. Rotora is great, Racing Brake is great, they don't make a single bad product. I've heard of issues with Wilwood in some of the import race cars. I'm very familiar with their stuff in Domestic drag racing circles and never an issue but there's no where near the demand put on the brakes in drag racing. One stop from 130mph is all that's needed.

To the OP, check which Rotora calipers you're getting. The "1pc" rotor calipers are narrower and the so check the width of the Racing brake rotors and go from there. If I remember right, the stock replacement rotors are narrower and the 1pc rotor calipers are what you want. Maybe Heeltoe can chime in.

jmkiang

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Well Al, before you jump on my nuts and talk shit, I wouldn't be paying $1200... more like half

I wasn't really looking to mod the TL anymore but I can get a good deal on the CALIPER kit only (without rotors). Thats why I'm wondering if I can just use my 1pc RB rotors.

And BTW, I like my RB slotted rotors... no issues whatsoever.

I hate cars, thanks. As of now, it's all too confusing. I'm going to have to figure out what size rotor the RCK003.02 kit will fit. Hopefully it'll fit a stock size rotor and I should be fine with the RB ones I have.

BBK is really just an aesthetic mod for probably 90% of the members on here. Like whoa.

stillhere153

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Sorry ihc I overstated what I was trying to say w/ a poor choice of wording

Wat I ment to say is... 1 piece rotors are pretty much junk... They're all just flat pieces of metal doesn't really matter the brand

Ie. Rb 1p Rotors = ST 1p Rotors = Rotora 1p Rotors = Brembo 1p Rotors

A true upgrade would be to get bigger rotors ie. A 12.6" or bigger rotor

Hell dude my sentra's got 12.6" rotors and a 2piston calp

I hate cars

There's a lot more to rotors than just how many pieces they're made of. A lot more.

Number of pistons does not make a huge difference in all out braking. It enhances brake feel and pad life. It can make a small reduction in stopping distances with a good driver. However, our cars have ABS so modulation is not the most important thing. If the multi piston calipers use a larger pad, it can lead to cooler pad temps and increased pad life.

Size is not everything. Construction and material have a lot to do with it. My 1pc Rotoras have performed flawlessly at the track. The stock 12.2" Brembos are more than enough for any street scenario and with good pads hold up pretty well on the street. I have to ask why a Sentra would need 12.6" rotors given it's power and weight.

The main advantage to the 2pc rotors is weight. Second is cheaper replacements once you get past the initial purchase. All out performance potential will only come out at the very limit of the rotor's heat handling capacity. 2pc are less warp prone under very high heat conditions. I'm not aware of any warping problems with the stock 1pc Brembos.

MrHeeltoe

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Interesting....I've heard a hell of a lot worse things about Wilwood calipers than Racingbrake rotors in the last couple years... care to support the "junk rotors" claim?

MrHeeltoe

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You are 100% wrong here.

You obviously have not read all of my propaganda, that has yet to be challenged in the last 4 years.

http://www.heeltoeauto.com/pitboard/?p=112

MrHeeltoe

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This brake kit looks to be comparable with stock discs and as such I'd say that they would work perfectly well with Racingbrake OEM replacement 1-piece or 2-piece rotors.

But that does seem pretty costly for an upgrade that would be inferior to getting an HT-Spec Stage 3 Kit.

jmkiang

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^ Well I'd be paying roughly 50% of the lowest listed internet prices. Thats the only reason I'm considering it.

MrHeeltoe

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For that price, I'd do it

jmkiang

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Haha yeah I'm looking at a new project so dumping more money into the TL is something I'm trying to stray away from.