Forrest Gump 9

Just wondering if anyone use the Evosport brake 2-piece rotors on their car?
How do you like it?
Are they ok to run as DD?
And are there any other options beside Evosports?

Thanks in advance.

Tom_Boy

Wayall, that's what mama always said.....

They should be fine...Don't see any reason why not.. Any other options out there yet?

E55Dimon

I have them, they are perfectly fine for a daily, at least they have been so far. I havent tracked her or anything yet though.

tgoss

Great to hear you like them how are the akebono pads treatin em?

E55Dimon

Thanks Tal, should've mentioned I got them from you.
They are a lot softer than I thought (not a bad thing) but certainly get the job done .
So far - no squeeks which is a HUGE plus. I had brembos on my last car and those loved to shoot a high pitched squeek, especially at traffic lights. Whew.

DAGREEKNYC

i wanted the weight savings so i went with them and stayed with OEM brakes . Car feel fine .

tgoss

I'm really glad to hear that there is no squeaks brother! Enjoy the benefits of non-existent brake dust too

I'll definitely have to pick up a set after the winter has passed.

Yuille36

I'm going to replace my OEM rotors, with Evosports when it's time. To my knowledge Evosport are the only non-OEM direct replacement rotor on the market.

E55Dimon

I haven't had em on long enough to tell yet, but if it eliminates brake dust then I'll be a very happy camper! Tired of that ish.
Hah, thanks again Tal.

220S

Do you know who manufactures them? I get nervous with any aftermarket rotors that have been drilled and the quality of steel used. I'm also curious why Evosport didn't just slot them instead of both drilled and slotted (?)

Also are the vents opposite vents on left and right rotors? What's odd about the OEM rotors is that the vents are identical; it's one rotor for both sides with the same vent direction.

I do like the idea of less unsprung weight. Where is the weight reduction on these primarily? Is it in the hats?

KLR CLS

If only they made P030's I would have a set already!

Simon @ evosport

We drill and slot them to maintain the same design that came from the factory. We do offer SLOTTED only as an option if you prefer, but 98% of all customers will purchase DRILLED/SLOTTED. Quality of the rotors are as good if not better than any OE or aftermarket. We have been selling these for many years.


The OE rotors vent the wrong way on one side. They do this so they only have to cast one part that can be used left or right and save money on having to make another part. Our rotors are unique left to right so they are always venting the correct way.


The weight savings is huge and noticeable. Yes, the gains are primarily in the hat, although the disc itself is also lighter.

yooker

Do you guys also make blanks, no slots or drilled holes?

Forrest Gump 9

Any special going on? May be a group buy?

beauphus

i have had them for the last 300 miles with porterfields. performance is good and less dust. weight savings is definitely a plus and they look awesome.

AMGfan

I've had them on my E55 for over 3 years with Porterfield brake pads...no worries here...

Simon @ evosport

No we do not offer blank rotors.



Not on the rotors.

Sunir

Simon and Brad have been in the racing game for years...I am a BMW CR as well and the 2 pc brakes are good for everything he mentions...weight reduction, specifically unsprung weight which helps for braking and accelerating. The viens on thise rotors should identify left and right and should be correspondingly directional as Simon mentioned. Also the slotted only are just fine as far as performqance is concerned, drilled are more for looks, outgasing on the street is not a relevent factor. I agree the hat is the critical element of advantage in a 2 pc rotor.

My questions are (1) can these be run with factory pads or are there better options from a dusting, longevity, and performance standpoint that no not squeal for a road car (2) the price is very high, are there alternative kits or manufacturers?

220S

fwiw, it wouldn't bother me if they cost the same as OEM providing they have better performance. Esp the weight. (also the vent issue is just plain odd as I mentioned already with the OEM rotors.) I'd prefer them not drilled just due to possible cracking/fatigue, etc., and as Sunir says, it's really just for show. You see slotted rotors on the track but rarely drilled.

I heard the OEMs are 'gray iron.' Steel versus pig iron versus gray iron. You hear a lot about the pros and cons. I don't know enough about materials, but am curious about the Evosport material and if they are sourced domestically, etc..

In the end, weight is def an issue. Probably well worth it for that alone, imho.