I'd like to see a long term test versus a series of canyon runs. I have a feeling that the Alcon rotor rings will tolerate more abuse and heat cycles than the factory rotors. Ryan at Stasis qouted a typical track life of 40 hours before the rings need replacing. I'd like to hear what kind of track life a set of stock rotors have in them. If it's significantly shorter, then these rotors are probably a practical upgrade since the replacement rotor rings are cheaper at $225 each versus the stock rotors at $240 each.

Two piece rotors are probably alot kinder to the front wheel bearings too resulting less bearing wear and reduced pad knock back. pad knock back was noted as an issue with the Subaru in the SCC article.

 

We (consumers) should see these very soon - I will be calling Stasis today for an update. I think they were at customs a couple of weeks ago

 

I read that SCC article and came away very impressed by the Stasis rotors. When I get an Evo, I'll be planning to upgrade to them with Ferodo DS2500 pads. You get better cooling on the inside diameter (should help the wheel bearings), lower disc replacement cost, and good looks.

 

I called Stasis on 7/23 to check on status. Ryan mentioned that the Alcon hardware was in stock but the hats specific to the Evo were out getting anodized. He indicated 5 to 10 days before they start shipping.

 

Maybe this will help. Scans of the SCC article I posted:

http://www.wtfbracing.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1255

 

Keep in mind that the prices quoted in that article for the Stasis rotors are not correct. The price for EACH replacement Stasis rotor is $225, versus the $225 per pair as stated in the article.

 

You just said a pair is $225 each, the same thing as $225 per pair. Care to edit that? Do you mean each rotor is $225, so $450 per pair?

 

Duh, yup. Editted, thanks.

 

Hrm, I just thought of this. You pay 850 for the full front rotors, and when you burn them out you take the rotor apart and just replace the center part for $450. That's not too bad (still expensive).

 

That test was scary. STI brakes caught on fire

 

So were they using DS3000 or 2500 pads on the STi? I also didn't like they're report on the 3000s on the street. Especially since you're not suppose to use them on the street.

Anyway, it sounds like it's best to just stick with the stock rotors. With the stock rotors they were getting an even heat distribution throughout the rotor. With the stasis the innside was cool, but the outside was sky high. This would put your pad in two different coefficient of friction levels. Sounds like the brake feel will become unpredictable at that point.

I'm sticking with the solid cast iron rotors.

 

An advantage of the lower temp. on the inside diameter of the Stasis rotors will be that it is easier on the wheel bearings.

 

2 piece rotors help wheel bearings because they insulate the rotor heat from the hub better....the hat doesn't get as much heat transfer...

But replacing the rings is not always a piece of cake. THe heat, dust,rust etc tends to make things a little sticky.

 

I think they're getting ready to ship these

 

took a hit; they are on the way