brakes

[force recon]

Does anyone know the weight difference between the Brembros on the gt500 and stock 05 gt brakes (fronts)

Thanks rod

 

[Philostang]

Funny you should ask...I just posted this on another site:

StopTech weights: (taken on 1.16.10)
- 14" 2-pc. AeroRotor: 17.5 lbs
- ST-40 Caliper (incl. braided lines): 9 lbs
- Mounting Bracket: 1 lb

For comparison, the S197's OEM GT parts are as follows:
- 12.4" rotor: 18 lbs
- Calipers (not incl. lines): 4.5 lbs

- Stoptech 1-pc. 14" AeroRotor: 23 lbs
- GT500 14" 1-pc. rotor: 25 lbs
- Didn't get a chance to weigh the Brembo calipers

Notice that the 2-pc 14" rotors are actually a smidge lighter than the 12.4" OEM rotors. Of course, you're still out by about 4.5 lbs going to the larger caliper (too bad it's unsprung weight, but at least it's not rotating). Also note, if you're not going to pony up the expense of the 2-pc rotors, you get hammered! And if you do go the 2-pc route, you STILL get hammered in expense (they're ungodly expensive compared to stock take-off rotors).

As ever, it's a give and take.

Best,
-j

 

[force recon]

thanks great info.