Why doesn't anyone sell just the rotors?

full*throttle*therapy · 08-18-2019, 08:51 AM

(not a new post topic I know, just want to see if anyone had fresh leads)

I thought one benefit of a 2 piece setup was being able to purchase just rotors? I'm in need of all 4 rotors already, and I've scoured the net for just rotors..and can't find them. Heck I can't even find any complete non-oem front sets.

The ZL1 has been out long enough where you would think someone would offer them.

..I know girodisc sells a setup, but you need buy a brand new 2 piece setup in order to use girodisc replacement blanks. This defeats the purpose.

SteveV · 08-18-2019, 10:45 AM

there is a dude in the classified section selling all 4 of his originals. That is 1 option.

Vigilante375 · 08-18-2019, 12:55 PM

Really? If you can find oem then why wouldn't someone sell non oem separately

full*throttle*therapy · 08-18-2019, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Vigilante375

Really? If you can find oem then why wouldn't someone sell non oem separately

I can't find OEM OR Non-OEM rotors anywhere.

esm · 08-18-2019, 02:28 PM

Front Rotors:

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...rotor-84271643

When I ordered the front rotors the rear rotors were on back order. Bought non-GM rotors from Ken at KNS Brakes.

https://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-seri...-+Single+Rotor

full*throttle*therapy · 08-18-2019, 02:49 PM

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Originally Posted by esm

Front Rotors:

https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...rotor-84271643

When I ordered the front rotors the rear rotors were on back order. Bought non-GM rotors from Ken at KNS Brakes.

https://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-seri...-+Single+Rotor

I don't need the hat, just the front rotors, no hats. They are a 2 piece assembly. Why bother with a 2 piece setup if you can't buy just one of the pieces?

viurniel · 08-18-2019, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by full*throttle*therapy

I don't need the hat, just the front rotors, no hats. They are a 2 piece assembly. Why bother with a 2 piece setup if you can't buy just one of the pieces?

SteveV · 08-18-2019, 10:09 PM

So, you are looking for just rotor rings, not whole rotors. In the parts catalog, the rotor, is both the hat and the ring.

You are apparently only looking for the rings.

GrimReaperSS · 08-18-2019, 10:34 PM

The idea behind the 2 piece rotors in not servicability. Especially in a warranty situation, the manufacturer is not going to pay a tech time to take apart a rotor and re-assemble when they can pay far less time to just replace the whole thing. The aluminum hat is there for weight savings and quite possibly heat transfer away from the ring.

RabbitZL1 · 08-18-2019, 11:25 PM

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492428

RSFR · 08-19-2019, 02:11 AM

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Originally Posted by RabbitZL1

https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492428

That's for the SS 1LE, which uses a different rotor size.

The brake situation for the ZL1 is crap, spent a while looking for something and eventually bought the Girodisc rotors.

RabbitZL1 · 08-19-2019, 06:22 AM

I myself have Z06 carbon front rotors and pads on my Zl1.

RSFR · 08-19-2019, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by RabbitZL1

Z06, Zl1, SS1LE are all the same. As you can see he ordered z06 rotors. I myself have Z06 carbon front rotors and pads on my Zl1. All the same.

The SS 1LE and Z06 are the same for iron rotors. I think they're both like 370mm front. The ZL1 and ZL1 1LE are different, they use 390mm front rotors. The Z07 (carbon ceramic) uses 394mm front rotors I believe. They don't all mix and match with each other.

SteveV · 08-19-2019, 06:44 AM

Hey Rabbit, you just used carbon front rotors and swapped pads using the original ZL1 calipers?

If so, wow. What a great idea. Have you tracked your car with this setup? How is the feel?

08-18-2019, 08:51 AM	#1
fullthrottletherapy Drives: '18 RH ZL1 1LE Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: On The Edge Posts: 323	Why doesn't anyone sell just the rotors? (not a new post topic I know, just want to see if anyone had fresh leads) I thought one benefit of a 2 piece setup was being able to purchase just rotors? I'm in need of all 4 rotors already, and I've scoured the net for just rotors..and can't find them. Heck I can't even find any complete non-oem front sets. The ZL1 has been out long enough where you would think someone would offer them. ..I know girodisc sells a setup, but you need buy a brand new 2 piece setup in order to use girodisc replacement blanks. This defeats the purpose.

08-18-2019, 10:45 AM	#2
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	there is a dude in the classified section selling all 4 of his originals. That is 1 option. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

08-18-2019, 02:28 PM	#5
esm Drives: 2019 ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Texas Posts: 141	Front Rotors: https://www.gmpartsdirect.com/oem-pa...rotor-84271643 When I ordered the front rotors the rear rotors were on back order. Bought non-GM rotors from Ken at KNS Brakes. https://www.knsbrakes.com/c/car-seri...-+Single+Rotor __________________ 2019 Black ZL1 - A10

08-18-2019, 10:09 PM	#8
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	So, you are looking for just rotor rings, not whole rotors. In the parts catalog, the rotor, is both the hat and the ring. You are apparently only looking for the rings. __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

08-19-2019, 06:22 AM	#12
RabbitZL1 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 223	I myself have Z06 carbon front rotors and pads on my Zl1. Attached Images Last edited by RabbitZL1; 08-19-2019 at 06:57 AM. Reason: I’m a doof and put bad info

08-18-2019, 12:55 PM	#3
Vigilante375 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Aug 2018 Location: Georgia Posts: 1,368	Really? If you can find oem then why wouldn't someone sell non oem separately

08-18-2019, 10:34 PM	#9
GrimReaperSS Drives: 2001 Onyx Black/Ebony SS. 427/M6 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Sussex, Wi Posts: 509	The idea behind the 2 piece rotors in not servicability. Especially in a warranty situation, the manufacturer is not going to pay a tech time to take apart a rotor and re-assemble when they can pay far less time to just replace the whole thing. The aluminum hat is there for weight savings and quite possibly heat transfer away from the ring.

08-18-2019, 11:25 PM	#10
RabbitZL1 Drives: 2018 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 223	https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=492428

08-19-2019, 06:44 AM	#14
SteveV Drives: 2018 ZL1 Camaro 6M Red Hot Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Cary, NC Posts: 1,137 View My Garage	Hey Rabbit, you just used carbon front rotors and swapped pads using the original ZL1 calipers? If so, wow. What a great idea. Have you tracked your car with this setup? How is the feel? __________________ People are a lot like slinky's: not very helpful most of the time, but they bring a smile to your face when pushed down the stairs...

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