Adam's Rotors custom rear rotors to match my StopTech big brake kit

[hamz01]

Got pattern-matching rear rotors from Adam's Rotors to go with my StopTech big brake kit. I mostly got the rear rotors for aesthetic reasons (pattern-matching, matching black rotor hat, nasty rust eliminated) but they are also a touch lighter and may perform marginally better as well. Everything except the pad-contact area is painted black on these rotors, including the perimeter and inside vents, so there will be no visible rust! Still no cure for our horrendously ugly rear calipers, though.

Link to front StopTech BBK post, if interested.

[phillyquattro]

Got pattern-matching rear rotors from Adam's Rotors to go with my StopTech big brake kit. I mostly got the rear rotors for aesthetic reasons (pattern-matching, matching black rotor hat, nasty rust eliminated) but they are also a touch lighter and may perform marginally better as well. Everything except the pad-contact area is painted black on these rotors, including the perimeter and inside vents, so there will be no visible rust! Still no cure for our horrendously ugly rear calipers, though.

Link to front StopTech BBK post, if interested.

Looking great! I really wish someone would make a rear kit for our cars. I know it will be expensive because of the parking brake...but what isn't expensive for our cars? Get it done StopTech!

[hamz01]

Much appreciated!

I think the reason there are basically no rear brake options is that there is no performance to be gained. It would really just be an expensive aesthetic upgrade and, even though I hate the stock caliper, for the assumed price I probably wouldn't do it. But man, every time I look at that thing and see that our caliper is held together in part by a large paperclip, it really gets to me. First world problems!

[phillyquattro]

Much appreciated!

I think the reason there are basically no rear brake options is that there is no performance to be gained. It would really just be an expensive aesthetic upgrade and, even though I hate the stock caliper, for the assumed price I probably wouldn't do it. But man, every time I look at that thing and see that our caliper is held together in part by a large paperclip, it really gets to me. First world problems!

LOL at the paperclip comment!

Why do you think there wouldn't be any performance gained though? Assuming a rear kit would have a slightly larger rotor (maybe 320-325mm) and likely a better caliper you should see improvements in heat dissipation, wear, fade, and perhaps ever so slightly in stopping/slowing distance. Totally agree though that it might not be worth the cost (assuming here the cost would be pretty close to the front BBK due to the electronic parking brake integration).

Quick random question for you while we're on the subject. I plan on replacing the rear lines when I install the StopTech kit and I have the system bled. Do you know if I need to disengage the parking brake for that?

[hamz01]

LOL at the paperclip comment!

Why do you think there wouldn't be any performance gained though? Assuming a rear kit would have a slightly larger rotor (maybe 320-325mm) and likely a better caliper you should see improvements in heat dissipation, wear, fade, and perhaps ever so slightly in stopping/slowing distance. Totally agree though that it might not be worth the cost (assuming here the cost would be pretty close to the front BBK due to the electronic parking brake integration).

Quick random question for you while we're on the subject. I plan on replacing the rear lines when I install the StopTech kit and I have the system bled. Do you know if I need to disengage the parking brake for that?

The rear brakes don't suffer from brake fade that I'm aware of and they don't have trouble achieving full lock (or technically, ABS point) so there is no performance to be gained. Remember, upgrading brakes does not result in decreased stoping distance. Only decreased fade and thus stopping distance is remains consistent after multiple stops. There are some other benefits like increased pedal feel, but the rears do only 20-25% of the braking so it really wouldn't be noticeable. Decreased pad wear from a larger rotor would probably happen, but that's mostly a convenience gain rather than a performance gain.

Good question about the parking brake. I've never though about that before and when I bled my rears I don't remember if I had the brake set or not. In the future, I think I will try to bleed them without the parking brake engaged, but I think either way is fine. Just make sure to monitor fluid level in the reservoir, of course.

[LINDW4LL]

The new brakes look fantastic!

Just curious though- why spend so much for a basic slotted pattern from Adam's? Stoptech slotted rotors are also coated black on the non-swept surfaces and are only $130 for the pair versus $300(?) from Adam's

[hamz01]

The new brakes look fantastic!

Just curious though- why spend so much for a basic slotted pattern from Adam's? Stoptech slotted rotors are also coated black on the non-swept surfaces and are only $130 for the pair versus $300(?) from Adam's

Ah well apparently it's because I didn't look hard enough. Originally I found the StopTech rears on ECS that are cross-drilled as well as slotted, so those were no good. But I just talked to ECS support and they pointed me in the direction of the slotted-only version that wasn't originally listed for the S3. It also was mistakenly listed as 310x12mm instead of 310x22 but they have fixed that error and added it to the S3 braking category. They're $226.

Thanks for the heads up on that.

[phillyquattro]

The rear brakes don't suffer from brake fade that I'm aware of and they don't have trouble achieving full lock (or technically, ABS point) so there is no performance to be gained. Remember, upgrading brakes does not result in decreased stoping distance. Only decreased fade and thus stopping distance is remains consistent after multiple stops. There are some other benefits like increased pedal feel, but the rears do only 20-25% of the braking so it really wouldn't be noticeable. Decreased pad wear from a larger rotor would probably happen, but that's mostly a convenience gain rather than a performance gain.

Good question about the parking brake. I've never though about that before and when I bled my rears I don't remember if I had the brake set or not. In the future, I think I will try to bleed them without the parking brake engaged, but I think either way is fine. Just make sure to monitor fluid level in the reservoir, of course.

Thanks for the added details on the rear brake system, super helpful. I'd still be interested in a kit if someone were to make it, even if it were mostly for aesthetic reasons. I mean I'm considering dropping a stupid amount of money to eliminate amber reflectors from my headlights...why not also drop a stupid amount of money to eliminate a paperclip on the rear calipers. Haha.

In regards the parking brake I was finally able to get a service tech on the line at my local dealership and he said it's not necessary to disengage the parking brake to swap the rear lines. He was also super excited about the StopTech kit. Haha.

[adam's rotors]

thanks for posting up pics!

couple things to note...

our pricing is really geared towards F&R sets...our pairs show the premium a bit more because when ordered with opposing pair as a 4-corner pkg. you get $100 off.

another thing, addressing this pair, we're offering a very unique pattern-match program service. the slotting on these match exactly the StopTexh slot with arrow point tip and spacing. this was a custom written file for this order, to give the custom a truly matching set-up front to back. we do this with Brembo F-slot, AP racing J-hook, and Alcon C-hooks as well: www.adamsrotors.com/PMP

[hamz01]

Thanks for the added details on the rear brake system, super helpful. I'd still be interested in a kit if someone were to make it, even if it were mostly for aesthetic reasons. I mean I'm considering dropping a stupid amount of money to eliminate amber reflectors from my headlights...why not also drop a stupid amount of money to eliminate a paperclip on the rear calipers. Haha.

In regards the parking brake I was finally able to get a service tech on the line at my local dealership and he said it's not necessary to disengage the parking brake to swap the rear lines. He was also super excited about the StopTech kit. Haha.

Hell I'd definitely spend the money on rears now that I think about it. I didn't buy ecodes but I did tint out the amber immediately. Details matter; I'm glad someone else agrees!

Good to know about the parking brake. Thanks for looking into that.

[gp813]

thanks for posting up pics!

couple things to note...

our pricing is really geared towards F&R sets...our pairs show the premium a bit more because when ordered with opposing pair as a 4-corner pkg. you get $100 off.

another thing, addressing this pair, we're offering a very unique pattern-match program service. the slotting on these match exactly the StopTexh slot with arrow point tip and spacing. this was a custom written file for this order, to give the custom a truly matching set-up front to back. we do this with Brembo F-slot, AP racing J-hook, and Alcon C-hooks as well: www.adamsrotors.com/PMP

very nice! Looking forward to getting a set from you guys to match my ST-60 bbk once the stockers bite the dust

[hamz01]

thanks for posting up pics!

couple things to note...

our pricing is really geared towards F&R sets...our pairs show the premium a bit more because when ordered with opposing pair as a 4-corner pkg. you get $100 off.

another thing, addressing this pair, we're offering a very unique pattern-match program service. the slotting on these match exactly the StopTexh slot with arrow point tip and spacing. this was a custom written file for this order, to give the custom a truly matching set-up front to back. we do this with Brembo F-slot, AP racing J-hook, and Alcon C-hooks as well: www.adamsrotors.com/PMP

I am super happy with your rotors. I love that the pattern matches so exactly. Details like that make me extremely happy!

[will13k7]

looks great! Matching rotors is a must.

[LINDW4LL]

our pricing is really geared towards F&R sets...our pairs show the premium a bit more because when ordered with opposing pair as a 4-corner pkg. you get $100 off.

another thing, addressing this pair, we're offering a very unique pattern-match program service. the slotting on these match exactly the StopTexh slot with arrow point tip and spacing. this was a custom written file for this order, to give the custom a truly matching set-up front to back. we do this with Brembo F-slot, AP racing J-hook, and Alcon C-hooks as well: www.adamsrotors.com/PMP

Nice! I didn't notice that the slotting was custom for Stoptech. That's pretty neat!

[RyanS3]

looking good!

[adam's rotors]

I am super happy with your rotors. I love that the pattern matches so exactly. Details like that make me extremely happy!

Nice! I didn't notice that the slotting was custom for Stoptech. That's pretty neat!

that's what it's all about!

here's a great example of how rotors really compliment a build.
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