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Sammy · 06-19-2006, 01:36 PM

I'm not 100% sure but I would think that they (the "lightweight" rotor manufacturer) would leave the braking zone alone in terms of mass/strength. Isn't the primary function of a rotor to disappate heat? Shouldn't a less massive rotor get rid of heat faster provided the braking zone design remains the same?

I definitely agree that the ceramics would be a little too pricey but I have heard of the floating rotors before and if I remember right they were reasonably priced (if they even have them for Boxsters).

I'm thinking this would be in addition to wheels and tires if available.

06-19-2006, 01:36 PM	#3
Sammy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Chicago Posts: 585	I'm not 100% sure but I would think that they (the "lightweight" rotor manufacturer) would leave the braking zone alone in terms of mass/strength. Isn't the primary function of a rotor to disappate heat? Shouldn't a less massive rotor get rid of heat faster provided the braking zone design remains the same? I definitely agree that the ceramics would be a little too pricey but I have heard of the floating rotors before and if I remember right they were reasonably priced (if they even have them for Boxsters). I'm thinking this would be in addition to wheels and tires if available.