Pictures of brake discs cracked - Page 2 - GT-R Register - Official Nissan Skyline and GTR Owners Club forum

Chris956 · 7th September 2011, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by swade

How do the replacement alternatives compare in price ?

Miles and miles cheaper and no drilled holes. Have a search and you`ll see the choices available

Silverback2 · 7th September 2011, 09:13 AM

These got worse in a hurry, with a dozen or so cracks on each disc similar to the first pic on page 1. Zero track use, just autobahn work.

Now have AP rotors and they are holding up just fine.

OldBob · 7th September 2011, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by nurburgringgtr

Since the Asda day at Bruntingthorpe, I have done another track evening event and now they are knackered completely. I am having a set of 400mm Alcons fitted tomorrow at Litchfield,s along with pads (Iain's recommendation)
Will report later how they stand up to the abuse I give them.

Are you having front and back done? rotors and pads with stock calipers version or the whole lot?

nurburgringgtr · 7th September 2011, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by OldBob

Are you having front and back done? rotors and pads with stock calipers version or the whole lot?

Just fronts, rotors & pads with stock calipers for the time being unless Iain has other ideas.

OldBob · 7th September 2011, 02:12 PM

thx will be interesting to hear your opinion, my brakes will be up for something within a few months.

Steve · 7th September 2011, 02:26 PM

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Originally Posted by OldBob

thx will be interesting to hear your opinion, my brakes will be up for something within a few months.

Old Bob - you saying you don't trust my judgement ?? That's cos your OLD !!!

Steve · 7th September 2011, 02:27 PM

PS Alcons all Round !!! Stops quicker than a quick thing in a hurry !!

(PS never got to see the Vid from Mr Yu!!!)

OldBob · 7th September 2011, 02:28 PM

Course I do Steve, I thought you had the BBK though...way too expensive for me

swade · 7th September 2011, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Chris956

Miles and miles cheaper and no drilled holes. Have a search and you`ll see the choices available

cheers I will take a look

johnhanton57 · 7th September 2011, 07:10 PM

anyone ever had the discs fail? I have not heard of any so just wondering

Steve · 7th September 2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by OldBob

Course I do Steve, I thought you had the BBK though...way too expensive for me

Hi Bob

Yes the full BBK 400mm all round, front & back witht the Pagid (very expensive) pads !!!

paul__k · 7th September 2011, 08:39 PM

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anyone ever had the discs fail? I have not heard of any so just wondering

Nurburgringgtr had a disc explode when a marshall used a fire extinguisher on them. Smashed the wheel as well.Obviously they must have been extremely hot at the time.

GTS4-R · 8th September 2011, 12:42 AM

we managed to crack AP slotted rotors after only a few track days.....

nurburgringgtr · 8th September 2011, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by paul__k

Nurburgringgtr had a disc explode when a marshall used a fire extinguisher on them. Smashed the wheel as well.Obviously they must have been extremely hot at the time.

That was an extreme situation when the discs were mega hot and a red flag came out just as I approached the pit entrance. The circuit paid for all the damage without question. This occurred on the MY09 car not the MY11.
I have never had a disc break up under any other conditions but always change the OEM discs when they show significant cracking.
Actually sitting in Iain Litchfield's customer waiting area while he fits the Alcons and Pagit pads at this moment.

sumo69 · 8th September 2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by nurburgringgtr

That was an extreme situation when the discs were mega hot and a red flag came out just as I approached the pit entrance. The circuit paid for all the damage without question. This occurred on the MY09 car not the MY11.
I have never had a disc break up under any other conditions but always change the OEM discs when they show significant cracking.
Actually sitting in Iain Litchfield's customer waiting area while he fits the Alcons and Pagit pads at this moment.

Front and rear or front only? 400mm i assume?

While your there ask Iain to reply to my e-mail!!

David

7th September 2011, 09:13 AM	#17 (permalink)
Silverback2 Silverback2 is Club Pro Time Attack Champion 2011 Carbon Bigfoot Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 106	These got worse in a hurry, with a dozen or so cracks on each disc similar to the first pic on page 1. Zero track use, just autobahn work. Now have AP rotors and they are holding up just fine. __________________

7th September 2011, 02:12 PM	#20 (permalink)
OldBob OldBob is cleaning his seat following last Autobahn blast GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gerrards Cross Cars owned: Currently: R35, Cayman S, Cayman R, Ibiza FR Posts: 626	thx will be interesting to hear your opinion, my brakes will be up for something within a few months. __________________

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Steve Steve is Mr GTR Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Berkshire Cars owned: Nissan Skyline R33 GT-R "V"Spec Posts: 5,582	PS Alcons all Round !!! Stops quicker than a quick thing in a hurry !! (PS never got to see the Vid from Mr Yu!!!) __________________ Keep it on the Black Stuff Steve + A-BEUT HARDCORE MEMBER Nissan Skyline R33 GTR Vspec 2.8ltr Tomei Forged Engine, 87mm Pistons, H Section Rods,Tomei Cams. 2008 Nissan GTR Black Edition Litchfield Stage 2 Tune Full Alcon 400mm BBK all Round Gearbox Clip Upgrade Complete Miltek 90mm Fast Flow Stainless Steel Exhaust System K&N Filters Carbon Fibre Dash and Centre Console Inlays Front & Rear Parking Sensors Dark Tints to Rear and Rear Quarter Windows Bridgestone RE070’s

7th September 2011, 02:28 PM	#23 (permalink)
OldBob OldBob is cleaning his seat following last Autobahn blast GTROC Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Gerrards Cross Cars owned: Currently: R35, Cayman S, Cayman R, Ibiza FR Posts: 626	Course I do Steve, I thought you had the BBK though...way too expensive for me __________________

7th September 2011, 07:10 PM	#25 (permalink)
johnhanton57 johnhanton57 is nervous about what Medusa has become Executive GTR Owners Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Aberdeen Posts: 1,543	anyone ever had the discs fail? I have not heard of any so just wondering __________________

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GTS4-R GTS4-R is unaware they can edit their status GTR Register Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 113	we managed to crack AP slotted rotors after only a few track days..... __________________

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