Garfinkle's Custom 99 Rotor Cross drill (ton of pics)!
 

Well, I was searching for some cross drilled rotors to replace my 99 spec rotors.. But after searching and realized how expensive it could be (800-900 for JUST fronts), I've decided to take my near new 99 Stock rotors to Garfinkle.

I'll be honest, I was mainly looking for look vs. function (but 99 brakes are noticeably better in general vs stock 93+).

Anyhow, I am super happy with the results. Garfinkle worked out the harmonics of cross drilling and counter sunk ever hole! This particular custom drilling took him many hours of planning and many hours to drill (as you could see by number of holes).

Also drilling probably lessen the weight of the rotors by couple of pounds (i didn't think to weigh it, but did feel lighter).

If you have 99 rotors or any other rotors you want to custom drill, definitely sent them to Garfinkle! He knows what he's doing.

This particular job will cost you $250 + shipping. Personally, I think its worth the work! I'm going to put them on today and will post some pics on the car.. Mean while, please look at the rotors off the car.

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Work looks amazing as always. Are these going on your MB FD Phil?

Yeah, these are going on the MB.. I was also rebuilding the 99s this afternoon but had to stop to come in to work :)

nice.


What the difference between 93-95 and 96+?

Someone should correct me if I'm wrong about this..

But I believe ONLY RX7s that came with 17 inch wheels got the larger rotors... 99+ RZs and such.

Once you go 99+ larger brakes, you can not use your 16 inch wheels.

Correct, the larger brakes came on models with 17 in. wheels for 1999-2002. Won't fit with the stock 16's, I tried just to see.

The later brakes use 12.3 vs. 11.6 in. rotors. Front calipers have revised piston sizes. Rear calipers are no different except for mounting tabs to place them out further.

Jack

The stock rotors can be drilled also .The smaller rotors have a different number of vents and can be drilled in sweeping paterns,as mine are .

how much larger are they?

Jack posted couple of posts up

But I'll put some comparison pics for you.

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...1&d=1205712220
Racing brake BBK rotor, 99 Rotors, and 93 rotor

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...4&d=1205712544
99 vs 93..

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...5&d=1205712572
99 vs 93.. 99s are much thicker

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...6&d=1205712588
99 vs 93..

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...2&d=1205712250
Racing Brake vs 99..

Looks great! Props on a great job!

Pics of the rotors on the car..

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...1&d=1236051737

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...1&d=1236051764

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...1&d=1236051775

http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...1&d=1236051785

That looks so good ,you should double my pay .HAHAHA

LOL! thanks again David!! Now I need you to make me that pulley thingy we talked about.. if you don't mind :)

99 Spec rotors
 

What parts are required to change to use the 99+ rotors?

You need the 99+ calipers to use the rotors. If you haven't already, I would advise replacing your brake lines as well. The backing plates are larger as well. I know some people have cut the old ones off. The part numbers for all of these components can be found in the stickies at the top of this sub forum.