Heat is the enemy of a braking system, and drag racing in particular places unique demands on brakes, as drivers accelerate and then decelerate as quickly as possible, often with little margin for error in this last. This leads to brake fade and potentially dangerous scenarios for a driver.
In an effort to alleviate heat buildup, Strange Engineering has developed its two-piece stainless steel brake rotors and Pro Series II stainless steel brake kits to provide a safer and more efficient alternative to stainless steel brakes. conventional carbon.
As the speed of today’s race cars increases, the braking system experiences abusive loads that reduce rotor life. The odd two-piece rotor design positions itself as a superior braking option to conventional one-piece, bolt-on rotor designs. A giant leap in brake technology, Strange’s stainless steel floating rotor features a corrosion-resistant material that can withstand high temperatures without warping or deforming. The rotor is thermally relieved to further improve the stability of the material, which allows speed to be reduced steadily and quickly without worrying about brake drag and rotor warping, while dissipating heat and preventing discoloration of the rotors. brakes.
“Strange stainless steel brakes are cooler, stronger and more corrosion resistant than conventional brakes. Because stainless steel brakes provide exceptional relief from thermal stress, the drag racing demon of brake fade brakes is pretty much eliminated,” says JC Cascio of Strange. “We’ve all been there, haven’t we? You do a quick pass, step on the brake pedal and the brake pedal hits the ground. When the Brake friction material gets too hot, it “softens up” and the brakes go, it’s a horrible feeling when you’re at the end of a track at over 100 mph.
Strange Pro Series II Stainless Steel Brake Kits feature stainless steel rotors for superior strength and durability, as well as heat dissipation. Billet calipers are offered in a number of configurations and feature oversized 1.750-inch stainless steel pistons that provide increased clamping force and piston stability. Pro Series II stainless steel brake kits are offered in a single or dual piston caliper configuration, and soft organic, high temperature or hard metal brake pads are compatible with all Strange Drag racing brakes. The two-piece stainless steel rotors are also compatible with any of the popular Strange rear brake kits.
