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Title: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:14:29 PM
I need to replace my rear rotor is has grooves in it. since I am replacing the rear I figured I would replace the front as well. 

any suggest on the best places to buy this from or any upgrades besides the cast iron race brand.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: ben2go on February 28, 2008, 03:19:20 PM
I got stock replacement rotors new off ebay for $67 delivered.Yes,that price is for both,front and rear.I got front and rear EBC HH pads for $45 delivered.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: ben2go on February 28, 2008, 03:19:20 PM
I got stock replacement rotors new off ebay for $67 delivered.Yes,that price is for both,front and rear.I got front and rear EBC HH pads for $45 delivered.

nice. so they were stock Stainless steel then?
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: GeeP on February 28, 2008, 03:30:12 PM
Don't install cast iron unless you plan on using it as a race bike.  cast iron will rust if you look at it, and they tend to warp more easily in the wet.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:37:03 PM
Quote from: GeeP on February 28, 2008, 03:30:12 PM
Don't install cast iron unless you plan on using it as a race bike.  cast iron will rust if you look at it, and they tend to warp more easily in the wet.

that is what I read in the race corner. I just want a SS replacement.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: ben2go on February 28, 2008, 03:37:10 PM
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:25:39 PM
Quote from: ben2go on February 28, 2008, 03:19:20 PM
I got stock replacement rotors new off ebay for $67 delivered.Yes,that price is for both,front and rear.I got front and rear EBC HH pads for $45 delivered.

nice. so they were stock Stainless steel then?

Yes.They were factory replacements.I still see them from time to time on ebay.Try searching ebay stores.Some times they won't show up in a motorcycle parts search.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: ben2go on February 28, 2008, 03:40:05 PM
I should add that 95 and older Katanas have the same rear wheel and rotor.Just make sure that the katana rotor is a four bolt rotor.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:41:53 PM
Ok i found a rear rotor on ebay for a newer gs but Im sure they are the same. as far as the front goes any ideas on just the blade for sale?

brand new these things are dan expensive

I found these though and I might just drop the doe for them.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Ferodo_Brake_Rotors_Suzuki_GS500E--505355.html 

I use ferodo brake pads and have been happy with them

I found a new font disk for $100 on ebay but it looks like it is for the newer models and has the black center instead of gold ,( I prefer the gold) how was the older gs500 front rotors made the gold color, doesnt look like paint.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: nastynate6695 on February 28, 2008, 09:58:51 PM
i believe i have two rotors for the front along with some pads.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 11:17:30 PM
pm sent
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: ben2go on February 29, 2008, 10:48:43 AM
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:41:53 PM
Ok i found a rear rotor on ebay for a newer gs but Im sure they are the same. as far as the front goes any ideas on just the blade for sale?

brand new these things are dan expensive

I found these though and I might just drop the doe for them.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Ferodo_Brake_Rotors_Suzuki_GS500E--505355.html 

I use ferodo brake pads and have been happy with them

I found a new font disk for $100 on ebay but it looks like it is for the newer models and has the black center instead of gold ,( I prefer the gold) how was the older gs500 front rotors made the gold color, doesnt look like paint.



Those rotors are nice but to pricey for me.I've never used Ferodo pads.As far as the gold on the rotors.If it's not paint,I dunno what it is.My old rotor's gold appears to be flaking.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on February 29, 2008, 04:10:03 PM
Quote from: ben2go on February 29, 2008, 10:48:43 AM
Quote from: Susuki_Jah on February 28, 2008, 03:41:53 PM
Ok i found a rear rotor on ebay for a newer gs but Im sure they are the same. as far as the front goes any ideas on just the blade for sale?

brand new these things are dan expensive

I found these though and I might just drop the doe for them.

http://www.kneedraggers.com/details/Ferodo_Brake_Rotors_Suzuki_GS500E--505355.html 

I use ferodo brake pads and have been happy with them

I found a new font disk for $100 on ebay but it looks like it is for the newer models and has the black center instead of gold ,( I prefer the gold) how was the older gs500 front rotors made the gold color, doesnt look like paint.



Those rotors are nice but to pricey for me.I've never used Ferodo pads.As far as the gold on the rotors.If it's not paint,I dunno what it is.My old rotor's gold appears to be flaking.

well if it is paint it was a damn good job from factory lol. I guess I could always get the center powder coated
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: ben2go on February 29, 2008, 08:47:13 PM
That'll work and I've seen some guys on here use regular spray paint.They have good results.Cheaper too.
Title: Re: Rotors
Post by: Susuki_Jah on March 04, 2008, 03:38:35 PM
true.