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We are considering the purchase of some high end two piece, non floating rotors for the STi. These are front rotors only. They will be drilled for both 5x100 and 5x114.3 applications. They drop 10 lbs. per corner. Rears will be made once we prove that there is demand for this high end brake rotor.

You can read more about make, prototyping, tesing, comparison to an Alcon setup here:

Part 1
Part 2

This deal is ONLY available for the donating members of this forum and once 25 sets are sold you WILL NOT see prices like this again.

The Brake Man Two Piece Front Rotor Setup

Rotor Set Retail: $1480.50

Group Buy Price if 25 are ordered: $999
Group Buy Price if 15 are ordered: $1199
Group Buy Price if 5 are ordered: $1299

As for brake materials, The Brake Man only offers one compound for the OEM brake pad application and it is somewhat costly. This is for a complete set of front brake pads with the race compound:

Brake Pad Retail: $332.75
Group Buy Price if not purchased with rotors: $319.86
Group Buy Price if purchased with rotors: $299.97

THIS IS NOT AVAILABLE ANYWHERE ELSE.

And finally here are some additional things you should know when making the decision to purchase this rotor kit:

Replacement Brake Man Rotors: $375/rotor

Drilled rotors is not an option, but slotted maybe for a slight extra cost though its not recommended as it will not enhance the performance of these rotors.

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Current list of members on the group buy list:

1. Ben
2. rdrcr
3. LeiboWRX
4. kwlsti
5. Todd

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Pics & Weight of these high end uber rotors:

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Here are the stock fronts on a different scale:

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Here is what one track day participant wrote after riding in the car during the testing:

Originally Posted by RDRCR from IWSTI.com

I would like a set of pads and rotors please!

I have been fortunate enough to experience these brakes in action on the track and on the street. They are absolutely incredible! I have never been in a car that braked so well. At buttonwillow, I could not believe the violent force these brakes put you through. My body was firmly planted against the factory seat belt. I was trying so hard with all my leg strength to push my torso up to releive the pressure. I was not successful. These things are amazing.

For me, its not just the added benefit of the stopping power alone. I will be purchasing these brakes(and yes I want rears as well) because they drop 10lbs per corner. The weight reduction will help the car accelerate faster and be more manueverable in the twisties. Heck, these pads and rotors would be good for drag racing as well.

When Kevin first showed me the Alcons I was very reluctant. I could not see spending $2500 on a wear item. Then came the Brakeman rotors, which were even lighter and slightly cheaper. I was not sold on the product until recently. I have had a chance to see these things wear, and basically the rotors don't show signs of wear. The rotors look like they are still new? And Kevin has put these brakes through more abuse than I will(I like my car too much).

At this price they are a steal, sorry Kevin.

Maybe a set of four point harnesses should be included with the pads and rotors, just a thought?

Mike

[forgedSTi]

no slots or drills?

[WE_R_ND]

If I do the math right isn't that 9 pounds for each front? Look nice but damn, $1600 for front rotors. Need more testamonials

[Nivek]

Slots maybe available upon request, but drilling rotors not specifically designed for holes negatively affects their structure.

$1600? What are you smoking?

Front Rotor Set Retail: $1480.50

Group Buy Price if 25 are ordered: $999
Group Buy Price if 15 are ordered: $1199
Group Buy Price if 5 are ordered: $1299


And those are two different scales...lol...if they were the same you would see the 10 lbs. I will get you some pictures on the same scale to show you I am not trying to cheat you a lb. LOL

If you dont want to buy the highest quality, there are other brands available on the market like Project MU.

[WE_R_ND]

$1299 for the rotors
$332.75 for the pads

$1631.75 that's what I'm smoking

[Nivek]

Originally Posted by WE_R_ND

$1600 for front rotors

you forgot pads lol. Yes its a lot, but aren't all products that are truly great products a lot of money...

In truth, I wish I could send everybody a test set. I guess what I can do is send people my set to try out for some price to determine whether they like them. Then they can order them and return my set. Ideas?

[BoostJunkie]

I need to win the lottery.

[forgedSTi]

kevin, i think this is, indeed, a good deal, however, my car only has 11K miles and the hawk pads worked pretty well at teh few autox's I've been to. When the time comes, I will probably pick up a set, that is if the deal is still available.

would the slots increase the price at all? also, how much more would the rear rotors be if I wanted all four?

[Rdrcr]

Originally Posted by BoostJunkie

I need to win the lottery.

Don't we all!

Despite the price, I had to pick up a set........these rotors/pads are awesome! Considering the price of other aftermarket rotors/pads, these are not too much more expensive. The other rotor replacements that are offered will not give you the performance and the weight reduction these will. You have to weigh the advantages with you wallet.

Mike

[STiylish]

They look really nice but why do they have to use those $$$ unknown pads? If its a stock sized rotor that uses the stock calipers like the Ion's why do the pads have to be special ones.

If you can use other pads with them and we can get enough ppl to make it reasonably priced I may get them.

[STiylish]

Also if you want to appeal to a wide range of customers you cannot offer only a single compound for the pads.

For autox I do not want run race compound pads since they are usually too harsh and require heat to work right and there is no reason to worry about overheating pads at an autox.