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2012-2SS · 02-13-2014, 09:14 AM

So my car a '12 SS has sat much of this very snowy winter (outside unfortunately) and as a result some rust had formed on the rotors. I figured some driving and hard braking would clean them up but the rear rotors still have some ridges on them causing vibration and pulsing when I brake from highway speeds. I figure I "might as well" use this as an excuse to upgrade, but I have no idea what direction I should go. Opinions please?

Team STILLEN · 02-13-2014, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-2SS

So my car a '12 SS has sat much of this very snowy winter (outside unfortunately) and as a result some rust had formed on the rotors. I figured some driving and hard braking would clean them up but the rear rotors still have some ridges on them causing vibration and pulsing when I brake from highway speeds. I figure I "might as well" use this as an excuse to upgrade, but I have no idea what direction I should go. Opinions please?

You can have them turned first to see if that takes care of your problem.

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2012-2SS · 02-13-2014, 11:47 AM

Ya these are the original rotors. The car has about 20k miles on it and I'm usually pretty easy on my brakes since I engine brake most of the time. I think just having the rotors turned might be a better idea.

intensifi · 02-13-2014, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by 2012-2SS

Ya these are the original rotors. The car has about 20k miles on it and I'm usually pretty easy on my brakes since I engine brake most of the time. I think just having the rotors turned might be a better idea.

Make sure to get new caliper bolts. They aren't spec'd to be reused.

Dannzo6 · 02-13-2014, 05:04 PM

U can get all new rotors slotted and dimpled with pads for 500 shipped

2012-2SS · 02-14-2014, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by intensifi

Make sure to get new caliper bolts. They aren't spec'd to be reused.

Really? That seems kinda stupid

nak3dsnake · 02-14-2014, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by 2012-2SS

Really? That seems kinda stupid

They're what is called torque to yield bolts. TTY bolts are designed to stretch slightly when they are tightened down. Its to provide a higher more consistent clamping load. I would only reuse them once if I had to, with loctite. I would recommend replacing them.

TBone · 02-14-2014, 05:04 PM

If you are only driving on the street why waste your money on anything other than OEM? This is a consumable piece that will wear out again. But if they are equal money I would go with DBA.

Like 130R said, and I concur if you are Tracking your car, DBA's are awesome. I ran them on the street and 6-7 HPDE track events a year for two years before they gave up the ghost.

CAliper bolts, I reuse them with Loctite but do replace them once a year. But I have my calipers off more than most because I am always checking, rebuilding, etc. my calipers because of all of my tracking.

T.

2012-2SS · 02-14-2014, 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by nak3dsnake

They're what is called torque to yield bolts. TTY bolts are designed to stretch slightly when they are tightened down. Its to provide a higher more consistent clamping load. I would only reuse them once if I had to, with loctite. I would recommend replacing them.

I know what TTY bolts are, it just never occurred to me that they'd use them on my calipers.

Ya my car won't see a track. Maybe I'd run a 1/4 mile just to see what it does but that's it.

02-13-2014, 09:14 AM	#1
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	Rotor Problem = Possible upgrade? So my car a '12 SS has sat much of this very snowy winter (outside unfortunately) and as a result some rust had formed on the rotors. I figured some driving and hard braking would clean them up but the rear rotors still have some ridges on them causing vibration and pulsing when I brake from highway speeds. I figure I "might as well" use this as an excuse to upgrade, but I have no idea what direction I should go. Opinions please? __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

02-13-2014, 11:47 AM	#3
2012-2SS Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dover, NH Posts: 678	Ya these are the original rotors. The car has about 20k miles on it and I'm usually pretty easy on my brakes since I engine brake most of the time. I think just having the rotors turned might be a better idea. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS, Hurst Short Throw, IdealG M/C, Pypes Pipe Bomb, LSR Cold Air Intake, LSR Toe Links/Lower Control Arms Clear Image headers, high flows, Slowhawk tune 1974 Chevy K10 Built 355, FAST EZ EFI, 5speed 2000 Chevy Tahoe LT 5.3L, Slowhawk tune

02-14-2014, 05:04 PM	#8
TBone Negative Camber Junkie Drives: 2010 1SS LS3/6MN ABM 1 of 23 Join Date: May 2009 Location: ChiTown, IL Posts: 1,824	If you are only driving on the street why waste your money on anything other than OEM? This is a consumable piece that will wear out again. But if they are equal money I would go with DBA. Like 130R said, and I concur if you are Tracking your car, DBA's are awesome. I ran them on the street and 6-7 HPDE track events a year for two years before they gave up the ghost. CAliper bolts, I reuse them with Loctite but do replace them once a year. But I have my calipers off more than most because I am always checking, rebuilding, etc. my calipers because of all of my tracking. T. __________________ "Horsepower is something that looks great in a Magazine article, but suspension is what actually gets you around the track fast.." Jack Olsen The drag strip is like sniffing glue, it's cheap, it's a decent buzz, it doesn't last long and they are all the same. Road racing is like China White Heroin, the buzz is stronger, the high lasts for hours, it's extremely addictive and they are all different. I can't wait for my next Track fix. DA HAWKS OWN DA CUP!!!!!

02-13-2014, 05:04 PM	#5
Dannzo6 Drives: 2010 ss Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Ash Grove Missouri Posts: 65	U can get all new rotors slotted and dimpled with pads for 500 shipped