Two-Piece, True Floating, stock replacement rotors are here...
03-10-2008, 01:57 AM
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Two-Piece, True Floating, stock replacement rotors are here...
Well, almost here 
For the last four months, Code3 Performance has been working in conjunction with a brake manufacturer to develop a stock rotor upgrade for the following vehicles:
C32 AMG
C55 AMG
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 550
CLK 500
CLK 350
C350
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
In regards to the C32 specifically, we have always felt that the stock brake system was very good. Many people track their cars successfully with very little brake fade. Because of this, it didn't seem necessary to upgrade the entire brake system. But the rotors certainly had some room for improvement. The new rotors have an incredible amount of cooling technology built-in, but their biggest advantage, is weight loss...
The rotor has finally gone into production. The rotor is a two-piece, full floating design. These rotors are direct bolt-in, stock replacements. Nothing additional is needed which makes for an easy installation. These rotors have some of the latest patented technology available. Your stock rotors weigh in at a hefty 26lbs. The new lightweight rotors tip the scales at 17.5lbs. That is an 8.5lb weight savings per side! The final prototype rotors are pictured below. The production rotor will be slotted and coated, and the hat will be black. These rotors will be available for less than $400 per rotor. Upgraded pads, brake lines, and brake fluid will be available separately, or bundled as a package deal. Production time is 8-10 weeks. We will possibly being doing a rear rotor as well if there is enough interest. For now, enjoy the pictures.
For the last four months, Code3 Performance has been working in conjunction with a brake manufacturer to develop a stock rotor upgrade for the following vehicles:
C32 AMG
C55 AMG
CLK 55 AMG
CLK 550
CLK 500
CLK 350
C350
SLK 55 AMG
SLK 350
In regards to the C32 specifically, we have always felt that the stock brake system was very good. Many people track their cars successfully with very little brake fade. Because of this, it didn't seem necessary to upgrade the entire brake system. But the rotors certainly had some room for improvement. The new rotors have an incredible amount of cooling technology built-in, but their biggest advantage, is weight loss...
The rotor has finally gone into production. The rotor is a two-piece, full floating design. These rotors are direct bolt-in, stock replacements. Nothing additional is needed which makes for an easy installation. These rotors have some of the latest patented technology available. Your stock rotors weigh in at a hefty 26lbs. The new lightweight rotors tip the scales at 17.5lbs. That is an 8.5lb weight savings per side! The final prototype rotors are pictured below. The production rotor will be slotted and coated, and the hat will be black. These rotors will be available for less than $400 per rotor. Upgraded pads, brake lines, and brake fluid will be available separately, or bundled as a package deal. Production time is 8-10 weeks. We will possibly being doing a rear rotor as well if there is enough interest. For now, enjoy the pictures.
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03-10-2008, 06:20 AM
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Well, almost here
For the last four months, Code3 Performance has been working in conjunction with a brake manufacturer to develop a stock rotor upgrade for the following vehicles:
The rotor has finally gone into production. The rotor is a two-piece, full floating design. These rotors are direct bolt-in, stock replacements. Nothing additional is needed which makes for an easy installation. These rotors have some of the latest patented technology available. Your stock rotors weigh in at a hefty 26lbs. The new lightweight rotors tip the scales at 17.5lbs. That is an 8.5lb weight savings per side! The final prototype rotors are pictured below. The production rotor will be slotted and coated, and the hat will be black. These rotors will be available for less than $400 per rotor. Upgraded pads, brake lines, and brake fluid will be available separately, or bundled as a package deal. Production time is 8-10 weeks. We will possibly being doing a rear rotor as well if there is enough interest. For now, enjoy the pictures.
For the last four months, Code3 Performance has been working in conjunction with a brake manufacturer to develop a stock rotor upgrade for the following vehicles:
The rotor has finally gone into production. The rotor is a two-piece, full floating design. These rotors are direct bolt-in, stock replacements. Nothing additional is needed which makes for an easy installation. These rotors have some of the latest patented technology available. Your stock rotors weigh in at a hefty 26lbs. The new lightweight rotors tip the scales at 17.5lbs. That is an 8.5lb weight savings per side! The final prototype rotors are pictured below. The production rotor will be slotted and coated, and the hat will be black. These rotors will be available for less than $400 per rotor. Upgraded pads, brake lines, and brake fluid will be available separately, or bundled as a package deal. Production time is 8-10 weeks. We will possibly being doing a rear rotor as well if there is enough interest. For now, enjoy the pictures.
count me in after April 12th. that is my next track event, and I will need rotors and pads up front. Send me a PM when they are in please
THANKS CODE 3!!!
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03-10-2008, 07:19 AM
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how about a set for all four corners that match? im honestly never going to track my car, but having four rotors that match would be nice! either offer a package for all four wheels slotted, or have the rears drilled to match the fronts....please
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03-10-2008, 05:15 PM
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Fantastic! count me in. The front rotors will have to be drilled though (need to match my rear 030 slk55 rotors). Let me know if we will have the option to purchase drilled and slotted front rotors.
Fantastic! count me in. The front rotors will have to be drilled though (need to match my rear 030 slk55 rotors). Let me know if we will have the option to purchase drilled and slotted front rotors.
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yeah any pics of the other side? Are these full floating or partial floating?
These should also fit (although i'm not 100% sure):
ML430
ML500
ML55
SL500
S500
These should also fit (although i'm not 100% sure):
ML430
ML500
ML55
SL500
S500
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I added a picture of the front of the hat to the first post. Remember, it will be black.
Yes, international shipping will be available.
Yes, these are full floating. In the first picture, you can actually see the background between the hat and disc. For those not aware, full floating rotors allow the disk to expand and contract during heat cycles, without stressing the hat. This helps prevent the disc from warping or cracking.
I will look into the other vehicles you listed. The list I provided was all the vehicles that I could find that the rotor is a replacement part for. Perhaps I missed a few. Thanks for the heads up.
Yes, international shipping will be available.
Yes, these are full floating. In the first picture, you can actually see the background between the hat and disc. For those not aware, full floating rotors allow the disk to expand and contract during heat cycles, without stressing the hat. This helps prevent the disc from warping or cracking.
I will look into the other vehicles you listed. The list I provided was all the vehicles that I could find that the rotor is a replacement part for. Perhaps I missed a few. Thanks for the heads up.
full floating rotors. wow. that's hardcore. I'm pretty sure I'll get a set.
03-11-2008, 01:23 PM
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Here's a question though, that I've been wondering about rotors. Brake rotors are inherently a heat sink - and if you reduce mass, you reduce the amount of energy the rotor can absorb before the temp increases to "brake fade" levels, assuming the rotors are equally efficient at dissipating heat also (i.e. removing this as a variable). However, this logic doesn't seem to match the experience owners have when going to lighter weight rotors - for example, Frank's brembo GT BBK.
Why are lighter rotors like these or brembo 2pc more fade resistant? Are they just much, much better at dissipating the heat vs. stock rotors? They must be... otherwise, by removing almost half the mass, you'd expect the temps to rise almost twice as fast as stock... right?
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+1... if I hadn't just had a full brake job done (new OEM rotors F&R, akebono euro ceramics, SS lines, motul 600 rbf fluid) I wouldn't have gotten OEM rotors and would've ordered these instead. You won't have tons of heat getting back into your wheel hubs as an added benefit, b/c the aluminum hat is a poor heat conductor in addition to its light weight
Here's a question though, that I've been wondering about rotors. Brake rotors are inherently a heat sink - and if you reduce mass, you reduce the amount of energy the rotor can absorb before the temp increases to "brake fade" levels, assuming the rotors are equally efficient at dissipating heat also (i.e. removing this as a variable). However, this logic doesn't seem to match the experience owners have when going to lighter weight rotors - for example, Frank's brembo GT BBK.
Why are lighter rotors like these or brembo 2pc more fade resistant? Are they just much, much better at dissipating the heat vs. stock rotors? They must be... otherwise, by removing almost half the mass, you'd expect the temps to rise almost twice as fast as stock... right?
Here's a question though, that I've been wondering about rotors. Brake rotors are inherently a heat sink - and if you reduce mass, you reduce the amount of energy the rotor can absorb before the temp increases to "brake fade" levels, assuming the rotors are equally efficient at dissipating heat also (i.e. removing this as a variable). However, this logic doesn't seem to match the experience owners have when going to lighter weight rotors - for example, Frank's brembo GT BBK.
Why are lighter rotors like these or brembo 2pc more fade resistant? Are they just much, much better at dissipating the heat vs. stock rotors? They must be... otherwise, by removing almost half the mass, you'd expect the temps to rise almost twice as fast as stock... right?
2-piece rotors are different in that you are reducing the weight at the hat, not at the disk portion. This gives you the advantages you mentioned above, along with much lighter overall weight but still retaining the ability for the disk to absorb heat.
