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

***Herblenny*** · 03-01-2009, 12:41 PM

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.

Brent · 03-01-2009, 08:12 PM

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

***Herblenny*** · 03-01-2009, 09:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Brent

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

hades · 03-01-2009, 09:28 PM

nice.

What the difference between 93-95 and 96+?

***Herblenny*** · 03-01-2009, 11:32 PM

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.

Trout2 · 03-02-2009, 02:02 AM

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

Garfinkles Motor Works · 03-02-2009, 05:32 AM

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 .

hades · 03-02-2009, 07:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Herblenny

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.

how much larger are they?

***Herblenny*** · 03-02-2009, 07:21 AM

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Originally Posted by hades

how much larger are they?

Jack posted couple of posts up

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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.

But I'll put some comparison pics for you.

Racing brake BBK rotor, 99 Rotors, and 93 rotor

99 vs 93..

99 vs 93.. 99s are much thicker

99 vs 93..

Racing Brake vs 99..

zonblitz · 03-02-2009, 12:45 PM

Looks great! Props on a great job!

***Herblenny*** · 03-02-2009, 10:43 PM

Pics of the rotors on the car..

Garfinkles Motor Works · 03-03-2009, 05:39 AM

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

***Herblenny*** · 03-17-2009, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Garfinkles Motor Works

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

REVIT93RX7 · 04-17-2009, 06:27 AM

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

Brent · 04-17-2009, 07:42 AM

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.

03-01-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	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. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-01-2009, 08:12 PM	#2
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	Work looks amazing as always. Are these going on your MB FD Phil? __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

03-01-2009, 09:28 PM	#4
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land Posts: 316 Rep Power: 17	nice. What the difference between 93-95 and 96+? __________________ This is going to tear

03-01-2009, 11:32 PM	#5
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	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. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

04-17-2009, 06:27 AM	#14
REVIT93RX7 REVIT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 90 Rep Power: 17	99 Spec rotors What parts are required to change to use the 99+ rotors?

03-02-2009, 02:02 AM	#6
Trout2 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 104 Rep Power: 18	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

03-02-2009, 05:32 AM	#7
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 18	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 .

03-02-2009, 12:45 PM	#10
zonblitz Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Pearl River, LA Posts: 166 Rep Power: 18	Looks great! Props on a great job!

03-03-2009, 05:39 AM	#12
Garfinkles Motor Works RCC Contributor Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 535 Rep Power: 18	That looks so good ,you should double my pay .HAHAHA

04-17-2009, 07:42 AM	#15
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX Posts: 839 Rep Power: 18	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. __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM