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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:50 AM
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Default Floating Rotors?

Who's got 'em and are they worth the extra $$$$.?

I warped my left front and need to replace it. Or buy a couple of floaters to replace both.

Your experience?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 08:58 AM
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yes they are worth the price.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 09:02 AM
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I have them, and i can't really tell ya if they are "worth" the price, they are certainly better, but i dont' think i'd replace them "just because they are better" unless i had to get rid of the stockers for some other reason.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:01 AM
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Absolutely better, I went with the HD floating rotors when I changed out the wheels.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:17 AM
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My '06 SG was one of those that came with the squealing front brake option. The shop here filled the hubs with expanding foam insulation that did nothing more than keep the hubs warmer in the winter. The solution was the optional floating rotors. No more squeal and better brake performance. Go for it - you won't be sorry.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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the floating rotors run much cooler so they stop better-ride safe
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Thanks for the input. I'll pull the wheel this weekend and install floaters.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2009 | 10:44 AM
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Think about it, the rotors are aligning themselves and the pressure is on both sides of the rotor!
 
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