SM Brake discs group buy - it's on!

[EnzoMC]

I'm fairly sure that Enzo only wants 1 set. His post looked like it was a copy of one before from Aredes.

Darren - would you please confirm, thanks.

yep only one set please...

 

[Neil Surrey Labs]

I just want to say this is really very good, work well done MAF and SportsMaserati.

Put me down for a set too pls.

 

[ian roberts]

Great work, full set for my 550.

Cheers

 

[MAF260]

UPDATED LIST:

1. MAF260

2. LincsOSCA

3. Zagatoes30

4. Conaero

5. BennyD

6. Parptoot

7. Martinadrianhall

8. Roger

9. Maverick

10. Hukent

11. Steve GS

12. Phil696

13. Amyzoe

14. 2B1ASK1 - Newton

15. drewf

16. highlander (full set please)

17. DamonWheaton

18. gingeh721

19. Emtee

20. Phil the Brit

21. RS48635

22. Rwc13

23. MidLifeCrisis

24. Klive

25. LeeH

26. AlfaTwo

27. EnzoMC

28. Catalan3200

29. Zep

30. Aredes (set 1)

31. Aredes (set 2)

32. Mario149

33. mjheathcote

34. Hexadex

35. davy83

36. Moz1000

37. pmadsen2002 (full set)

38. Contigo (full set)

39. EVOeng (full set)

40. Simon1

41. Nick B

42. FCZ360

43. breakeronly

44. Neil Surrey Labs

45. ian roberts

46. Overlander

47. mchristyuk

48.

49.

50.

 

[Overlander]

Full set please
Cheers

 

[MAF260]

After being asked a couple of questions by potential purchasers, I've checked the spec again with the manufacturer and they're a higher spec casting than initially briefed - the casting is GG15HC, some technical info below

Technical details
GG15HC high silicone, high carbon cast iron alloy as the name implies uses higher carbon content during the casting process; approximately double the carbon content than normal brake discs. Carbon content ranges from 2% to approximately 4% and GG15HC is right at the top end. More silicone is also added to GG15HC to encourage the formation of graphite during the cooling process. These graphite flakes add "Plasticity" to the cast iron matrix and are excellent at absorbing shocks and preventing cracks.

Major advantages of GG15HC cast iron:
- The graphite flakes dampen vibrations, reducing brake judder and brake noise
- The graphite flakes conduct heat very well and therefore reduce thermal distortions
- The graphite flakes act as mini stress "focal points" for potential cracking making this material extremely viable for use on drilled and slotted discs, drawing the stress away from the machined slots or holes, preventing cracks.

The discs will also be fully balanced and hubs covered in a black corrosion-resistant coating.

 

[mchristyuk]

Full set for me please!

Cheers

Mark

 

[SachaP]

Thanks for arranging this great deal. I'm in for a set of fronts please. Thanks.

 

[BennyD]

Thanks for arranging this great deal. I'm in for a set of fronts please. Thanks.

For the price you are probably better going for a full set and keeping the rears for later. Just a thought.

 

[Neil Surrey Labs]

Pretty good specs there! Like GG15HC that might be better than OEM spec tbh!!

..and if they're black we'll know who's in the forum when we see their cars without recourse to silly stickers on the bumpers.

 

[conaero]

WOW, pretty much sold in in less than a day!

 

[Neil Surrey Labs]

It means it happens.

Good Christmas presents all round.

 

[gingeh721]

I can't wait for the new discs. I think some EBC yellows will complement them nicely.

 

[MAF260]

I'm working on an EBC discount, should have some news later!

 

[gingeh721]

Sweet

 

[zagatoes30]

Good news that means next year I will be able to stop as well as go

 

[Neil Surrey Labs]

EBC Reds might be a better bet?

 

[jluis]

Maybe if maserati sees this thread they can have an idea on how much money they potentialy loose with their silly consumables pricing

 

[conaero]

EBC Reds might be a better bet?

EBC reds...been discussed to death, ironic really as "Death" was what was nearly involved running EBC reds.

Ill be going EBC yellow or Ferodo

 

[Neil Surrey Labs]

From the perspective of having worked at Volvo for years I Agree with you Jluis.
MAF is doing a great job of utterly detonating the brake disc stupidity. I ask you £500 a pair of discs for a 3200?
So what happens?
People run about on tired old discs ... not safe, not sensible, so well done SportsMaserati and Mark for providing a supply of good new affordable SAFETY devices.

What other bits of Maserati 4200 or 3200 are ridiculously expensive and need regular replacement?