BRAKETECH ROTORS

BrakeTech is the industry leader in motorcycle brake rotor technology. BrakeTech rotors offer superior braking performance by integrating their patented Axis rotor design with cutting-edge materials such as Ceramic Matrix Composites and high-grade Ductile Iron. Finally...a race-spec brake rotor that is usable on the street!

BrakeTech Axis Design Rotors are the result of 2 years of development and have several unique features. The Direct-Link Load Transfer system utilizes non-load bearing floater buttons (they only control float) - this improves load transfer by 600% and reduces rotor wear exponentially. All-new CNC hole patterns maximize cooling and reduce heat-induced distortion. Axis Design carriers are CNC-machined (not stamped) from US Alcoa or Kaiser aircraft grade aluminum and then hard-anodized (Military Spec Type III). All Axis Design rotors use Deep Cycle Cryogenic Processing. A true, flat shape is created in a liquid nitrogen vapor (-300F). The cold temperature creates a "memory" that allows the rotor to retain it's core shape under thermal stress, resulting in reduced distortion and wear. Left: BrakeTech Ceramic Matrix Composite (CMC) Rotor on a BST Carbon Fiber wheel, paired with Brembo Monobloc Calipers, custom anodized spacers & bottons and Ohlins Superbike Forks.

Why Axis Ceramic Matrix Composite Rotors by BrakeTech are Superior to Carbon/Carbon Rotors

Axis Ceramic Matrix Composite - The patented AXIS/CMC™ by BrakeTech USA is the latest in ultra-advanced Ceramic Matrix Composite brake rotor technology for the Motorcycle Industry. Over ten years in development, the AXIS/CMC incorporates now de-classified Stealth Bomber Aircraft technology that takes high performance in an incredibly lightweight material design to an all-new level. This revolutionary material will change the way both top-level race teams and enthusiasts alike view their braking systems. The performance parameters in-total make all previous materials and systems dated by comparison, including the vaunted Carbon/carbon brakes. Designed to perform brilliantly with OE calipers as well as the Billet GP race-spec units. This unparalleled composite material offers the best features of premium iron rotors with the incredible lightweight of carbon, and none of the Carbon/carbon foibles!.

Performance features include:


• Not thermally sensitive (will work great on the street)
• Ultra broad torque curve across a very wide thermal range
• Much longer lasting than C/c
• Much less expensive than C/c
• Great wet weather performance - unlike C/c [not hygroscopic]
• Terrific feel and feedback at the lever
• Strong braking performance? We mean, Really strong: +.6 mu average friction with special Ferodo Racing brake pads
  
  Comparative Brake Weight Stats (CBR1000rr, `04-05):
  
  
• Honda OE 310mm stainless: 3lbs 4.4oz at 5mm thick [1486grams]
• BrakeTech 310mm Iron: 2lbs 15.0oz at 5mm thick [1332grams]
• BrakeTech 310mm CMC: 1lb 5.6oz at 5mm thick [612grams]
  
  Comparative Brake Weight Stats for 6mm thick Narrow-Band Superbike:
  
  
• BrakeTech SBK 320mm CMC: 1lb 8.7oz at 6.0mm thick [700grams]
• Brembo SBK 320mm Steel: 3lbs 11.4oz at 6.0mm thick [1684grams]
  
  When considering the purchase of this advanced technology brake system, bear in mind, it's not simply a braking improvement, but a whopping 65% reduction [average] of unsprung weight as well. That equates to a genuinely substantial handling improvement with the investment and creates a whole new avenue to reduce the moment of inertia steering input and improving overall handling with chassis-reactive dynamics that simply must be experienced - the reduction in gyroscopic forces is nothing short of amazing!!!
  Hot or cold, wet or dry, the AXIS/CMC™ full-floaters establish a new dimension in braking and handling performance without peer!

Why Axis Cast Iron rotors by BrakeTech are Superior to Traditional Cast Iron Rotors and Stainless Steel Rotors

Axis Cast Iron Rotors - BrakeTech Cast Iron Rotors are CNC-machined from continous-cast, high tensile ductile iron, eliminating problems with traditional iron rotors such as porosity and impurity. Ductile Iron rotors are twice as strong as traditional Gray Iron rotors. Cast Iron rotors are have a higher coefficient of friction which provides superior feel and performance over stainless steel rotors.

• They use BrakeTech's unique Axis design that result in better performance and durability.
• They have a higher coefficient of friction that allows for greater stopping power and feel over stainless steel.
• They use continuous-cast, high tensile ductile iron instead of traditional gray iron which eliminates porosity and impurities.
• They are twice as strong as traditional gray iron rotors.

Why Axis/Cobra Stainless Steel Petal-style (Wave) Rotors by BrakeTech are Superior to Stainless Steel Wave Rotors

Axis/Cobra Stainless Steel Petal-Style (Wave) Rotors - For traditional motorcyclists, BrakeTech offers petal-style rotors made from premium heat-treated 420 stainless steel. These rotors feature a petal-design that avoid problems associated with conventional Wave rotor designs and meet SuperStock racing requirements. Traditional Wave Rotor designs may look attractive but the exaggerated cuts and grooves in the rotor encourage pad deflection in unsupported areas of the rotor, resulting in unwanted vibrations and increased wear in the rotor and the brake pad.

• They use BrakeTech's unique Axis design that result in better performance and durability.
• They use only premium heat-treated 420 stainless steel.
• They utilize an Optimized Petal design retains the "Wave" look but does not compromise brake pad functionality.
• They meet SuperStock racing requirements.