Floating VS Solid Brake Disc Rotor Explained!
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- čas přidán 25. 09. 2019
- In today's video I explain the differences between Floating and Solid brake discs. Thankyou to Spark Plug Steve for allowing me to use your CZcams footage.
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Great video. I'm just looking for new rotors and finally understood, what the floating rotors are. By the way, the outer edge of the rotor is getting hotter because of significantly higher linear speed it has relative to the braking pads.
A very comprehensive explanation on the differences, well done.
I found my way here while shopping for a front rotor for my motorcycle. Excellent explanation. Before viewing the video, my calculus had been rather simple - if the floating disc is more expensive, it must be a better design. Seems I was right
I just want to thank you for making an informative and entertaining video that actually helps. I’m tired of all these useless videos people make to get likes and subscriptions. Keep up the great work. 🙏🏽
I can highly recommend Godspeed brakes. I got the J hook ones for my Evo X. They start life as Brembo 2 piece with the J hooks added my Godspeed. Absolutely superb.
This has been a good explanation. I had no idea about this floating and solid disk. Im buying a different design for my evo 10 rotor as well and i had no idea why there were options for that then i stumbled uppn your video. Thanks for the video man!
Because linear tangant velocity increases as you increase the radius and move away from the center
Cool video! I enjoyed your videos working on your Fiat 500 as they helped me when working on my Ford Ka Mk2 but it's nice to see something different... I knew the difference between drum and disc brakes but I had no idea that floating disks existed.
Thankyou im going to make some more universal videos in future for non Evo enthusiasts. Thanks for sticking around hope you like the content and glad it was of use to you
Outer edge gets hotter first as it's turning faster than the centre
Definitely possible. It also gets the most cooling 🤔
Because linear tangant velocity increases as you increase the radius and move away from the center
@@rowanlewisuk This dude is correct! Look up angular velocity at different radii on a disc to learn more about the actual physics! Its pretty interesting stuff! Great video btw
@@hbk4984 Spot on. Thats what I was taught in physics and pilot studies. 👍
@@rowanlewisuk The outside of the rotor is spinning further per rotation, there's more leverage on the pad along the outside and it is probably even possible that the calipers shift or hinge outward slightly under braking but with the glowing metal everywhere trying to dissipate, I think THE key reason it gets hottest along the outside edge is because there so much heat in the metal trying to escape out in any direction. You can clearly see at 2:46 the inside and outer most sections of the rotor are both hotter than the center
The evo looks awesome
very hepful video mate. it was very useful for my university assignment. Thanks
Brilliant video !
I have the "extreme joy" of having to do a brake job on my Challenger...mine just happens to have the optional Dynamics package which gives me the Hellcat's brakes.. needless to say at this stage int he game through the dealer it's 2,100$ (CDN) A PIECE, going to give this Paragon Brake discs a shot and see how that goes, yet i'm told my current OEM discs have enough life left in them to turn down which I'll give a shot.
Floating discs are also used in large airplanes! They work very differently though
Nice Video. Thanks
So I ordered a brake kit and I got 2 sets of vented rotors but my rear set is solid… will I be able to install these vented rotors to the rear?
This should be called solid vs 2-piece discs.
Because "floating disc brake" is mostly used as a terminology on how brake calipers and and pistons are configured.
I have floating disques on a 997GT3 RS and they are great. Just noisy with light clonking sounds at low speeds. as the disc can move slightly and they sound like a train coming into a station when cold. The Pagid race pads don't help.
Have you heard of floating rotors making a “clicking” sound? I have a new 2023 Type R and recently started hearing a clicking noise coming from the brake area.
Floating disc, when aged like half life after it will produce metal to metal sound when you hit potholes, or painted road lanes yellow/white. Not exactly too noisy but definitely it's there for you to notice.
You actually have 3 kinds of discs: Solid state (Monobloc), 2 parts fixed (rotor+bell hub), and 2 parts fully floating (rotor+floating fixations+bell hub). the last one is WAY more expensive than 2 parts fixed, around $300 more for a 330mm rotor. if you want maximum performance, cold brakes, and almost never having to change rotors, go to fully floating rotor+street/sports or race pads, they wear out faster than common street pads, but never the rotor. if you use common street pads, they last much longer but the rotors will wear out also.
Hi, so solid is also called 1 pc rotor ?
Is it okay to use other brands of brake pads on aftermarket big brake kits as long as they're the same size?
I am using aftermarket brake pads on my evo and have no issues personally
Im sure you've got them 2 piece rotors hot enough by now. They are so loud when cooling down.
Man, you should be an audio book reader.
sir, can float disc be used in heavy duty vehicles such as trucks ???
what will be its dimensions??
I dont see why not and id assume dimensions would apply to each application
@@rowanlewisuk actually i was doing a project, do you have a rough estimate.
Might wana change them rear discs there buddy
What do you mean by floating disc? Is it a Ventilate disc?
You missed the upside of the weight reduction of floating discs as the centres are aluminium.
Where is the fixed disk explanation?????
Floating discs are common on motorcycles.
“Bolted to the wheel”? I don’t think they are!
I thought was just mountain bikes that had floating disc brakes
Considering people have a choice:
Floating = Road
Solid = Dirt
No!!! The outside has a higher surface speed than the inside!!! It does more work!!! That’s why it’s hotter
you missed a lot of valuable information but decent video to get a basic understanding.
Found my way here trying to look for videos on inboard brake systems
Your confusing floating rotors with 2 pieces rotors
I probably am as I thought they were the same thing
Urgh mtec selling machined mintex discs!