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Old 01-15-19, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by YODAONE
Am working to reduce unsprung weight on 1999 LS400....beginning with front brake rotors

Two piece front brake rotors incorporate a steel rotor ring and aluminum rotor hat, reducing rotating mass/unsprung weight about 8 pounds.

Seeking vendor recommendations

Thanks.
I think you should get lightweight wheels instead. Get some Enkei RPF1 wheels.
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Originally Posted by YODAONE
Am working to reduce unsprung weight on 1999 LS400....beginning with front brake rotors

Two piece front brake rotors incorporate a steel rotor ring and aluminum rotor hat, reducing rotating mass/unsprung weight about 8 pounds.

Seeking vendor recommendations

Thanks.
in the 4th gen GS forum, there are problems with the two piece factory rotors (which prompted lexus to issue a TSB).
the vendor that handled the aftermarket solution is R1concepts (CL vendor).

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/cl-...rake-pads.html

you may be able to work with them on a solution for the LS.
though keep in mind the demand for a two piece solution is much less for the LS than others, so they may be less inclined to help.
they may charge a ton for the R&D for a one-off product for you!
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Default Disc brake australia ("dba") two-piece rotors

Posted earlier on two-piece rotors as a way to reduce unsprung weight by up to 8 pounds.

Visited with Mathew Roskey, USA Sales Manager at DBA regarding continuing availability of front two-piece rotors for our LS400.

DBA will produce two-piece LS400 front rotors in 50 piece production runs.

https://www.dba.com.au/products/prod...ors/hd-5000xs/

Matt advises actual weight savings approximately 3 - 5 pounds over stock rotors

DBA offers single piece rotors with various options

https://www.dba.com.au/products/prod...tors/hd4000xs/

One and two piece rotors incorporate the same metallurgy:

https://www.dba.com.au/tech-zone/pro...nology/xg-150/

and heat-treating:

https://www.dba.com.au/tech-zone/pro...hnology/tsp-4/

They claim a more efficient "Kangaroo Paw" cooling vane ventiation configuration.

https://www.dba.com.au/tech-zone/pro...w-ventilation/

Anyone interested in measuring peak rotor temperatures, DBA uses thermographic paints to allow user to determine peak temperature thresholds:

https://www.dba.com.au/tech-zone/pro...aint-markings/

If questions, feel free to contact Matt.



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