I have stoptech grooved discs and despite putting them on correctly (labeled L and R) I don't think they are on the correct sides, I think the grooves are going the wrong way.
In the direction of rotation, they scrape across the bottom (groove part closest to center of wheel hub) of the brake pad first, and then the top last. The groove leaves the top of the pad last, in the direction of rotation. The outer part of the disc's groove leaves the pad's area last.
Push water and dirt/gasses..OUT. To the outside of the spinning disc. Aided by centrifugal forces.
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Makes perfect sence but its not the way Stoptech say to put them. Take a look at this picture and making a note of the L and R on the discs. This is the way I have mine
Makes perfect sence but its not the way Stoptech say to put them. Take a look at this picture and making a note of the L and R on the discs. This is the way I have mine
I agree with you. I think they are labelled backwards. I understand the slots are to let gases escape. Why not check with resident brake guru Dave Z, who also sells these? I will look at mine later.
Regards,
Jerry
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Thanks for bringing that topic up. I've noticed that the slots appear to go counter to what I'm used to. Must be a reason though because I've seen them on other cars that way.
mine are the same
i.e as per stoptechs fitting instructions
welsh
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Originally Posted by Cemessi
Makes perfect sence but its not the way Stoptech say to put them. Take a look at this picture and making a note of the L and R on the discs. This is the way I have mine
Linear Mode
