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There is a such thing as carbon rotors, but those don't look like em. I don't think carbon rotors have cooling vanes, and they are not slotted.
I don't think it would be possible to use carbon rotors for the street because of the required operating temperature that must be achieved before braking becomes effective.
Originally posted by Uncle Fester I don't think it would be possible to use carbon rotors for the street because of the required operating temperature that must be achieved before braking becomes effective.
This car is probably a track car. I'm noticing the cooling duct work, and the rubber suspension components near the brakes are foiled-over.
The coloring of the rotors is also interesting. I doubt there could be any kind of coating on the surface that contacts the pads, so that must be the inherent color of the material. Maybe it's from some kind of treatment, but I'm thinking it could be carbon.
yeup, they do. there are also alternatives in the two piece which are not so costly.
regarding carbon rotors though - the problem with carbon rotors is the operating temperatures in which they operate. they must be warmed up to work. the Enzo has a carbon/cerameic rotor which doesn't require heating up to work: i.e. they work fine when driving around town. otherwise, carbon != on the street.
Carbon Rotor for S2000???
