Sports Maserati brake discs - second group buy

[MAF260]

SportsMaserati.com is now organising a second group buy for brake discs.

The discs are for the 3200/4200/Spyder and GranSport as well as Ferrari 456 and 550. They are manufactured to a high specification (see below) - GG15HC grade casting, vented, cross-drilled with countersunk holes (same hole pattern as the 550). GG15HC is a higher grade casting than OEM.

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 have gone through a full development programme, are fully balanced and the hubs and outside perimeter are covered in a black corrosion-resistant coating.

We do not share the details of the manufacturer on this site as we know certain people are watching, but please be assured it's a quality manufacturer who only works in this area. All discs will carry a full manufacturers warranty.

Photos of the discs:



PRICES

Front discs
£55 +VAT each

Rear discs
£52 +VAT each

Courier to UK address
£12.50 inc VAT

Courier to international address
TBC

So that's a full set of discs better than OEM spec delivered for less than £270, which amounts to around 70% saving on current Eurospares pricing.

Group buys require a minimum 50 sets ordered. Please add your name to the list if you would like to be part of the group buy.

Please keep all comments and questions off of this thread and direct them to me via PM

1. Mott the Hoople
2. gerlad
3. BennyD
4. ChrisGS (Maseratitude)
5. ChrisGS (Maseratitude)
6. Billy 3200
7. Neilf1965
8. Sinky
9. BL330
10. Prath
11. Jamhot77
12. Tas4200coupe
13. HellMaserati
14. steveaharris
15. Topbomin
16. Specialized
17. Massa in Perth
18. Basti 450s
19. Highlander
20. bgerch
21. bgerch
22. bgerch
23. bgerch
24. happylarry
25. Jerome_456 (Maseratitude)
26. RH1975
27. Claes
28. Contigo (yes another set!)
29. Carpediem2a (Maseratitude)
30. Nicolass33 (Maseratitude)
31. rockits
32. rafie
33. Almichie
34. bossemaserati
35. AerosGS
36. AndyT
37. CraigWaterman11
38. CraigWaterman11
39. Spartacus
40. Vede
41. spyder
42. Yorkshire-Trident
43. ANY
44. karatemaserati
45. greeny12
46. Gp79
47. Needamaser
48. CasimirW
49. Steve GS
50. Rolf Westberg
51. masertel
52. Mike Maz
53. James
54. GDL
55. jb516079
56. Eric74 (Maseratitude)
57. Ghibli0014
58. ENZ525
59. ferry
60. Jim
61. jluis
62. lebelw
63. D Walker
64. Buddy
65. mikem
66. spn
67. Chas s
68. Rex B
69. Brakke
70. Phib
71. maser_4200
72. Massa in Perth (2)
73. LOL
74. Steph69Lyon Front only
75. Gransport69 Front only
76. Fred_Trident Front only
77. scociu
78. Cjb007
79. Fat Arnie (rears only)
80. Tufan
81. djmhall
82. Andy Marshall
83. Ewan

 

[MAF260]

This list will close next Friday 5th June, so please add your name to the list if you want to get in on the order.

I will send a PM to everyone on the list next weekend with full details of how/when to pay.

 

[MAF260]

Final reminder for this group buy - payments will be requested shortly.

 

[MAF260]

Final call for these. Payment request going out this weekend.

 

[MAF260]

Payment request sent to all members on the list by PM. Please pay promptly so that we can place the order asap.

 

[Phib]

Hi, just been made aware if the group buy via pistonheads, have a 2000 550, am I too late to add to the list ? Happy to pay in advance

Phib

 

[MAF260]

Hi, just been made aware if the group buy via pistonheads, have a 2000 550, am I too late to add to the list ? Happy to pay in advance

Phib

PM sent. I've added your name to the list.

 

[drewf]

MAF,

Please add more chaps from Maseratitude to the list:

Toy90
LOL
Steph69Lyon Front only
Gransport69 Front only
Fred_Trident Front only

 

[Tufan]

Hello. Sent PM but so far no reply. Don't want to miss this.

 

[highlander]

Hello. Sent PM but so far no reply. Don't want to miss this.

I would not worry. Mark out playing at Le Mans so he'll deal when he gets back.

 

[MAF260]

List updated and payment details sent.

A reminder for anyone who hasn't paid yet (there are a few) to make payment quickly please. We cannot place the order until all payments have been received.

 

[MAF260]

Would JE + R BARTON, NIKOLAOS KASIMATIS and S YOUNESI please contact me regarding your payments - I do not know your forum names!

 

[Classico]

Out of curiosity, does this manufacturer make brakes for the GranTurismo?

May be handy to know given an upcoming service.

 

[conaero]

Out of curiosity, does this manufacturer make brakes for the GranTurismo?

May be handy to know given an upcoming service.

No, they dont. The issue is that the GTS brakes are cast of 2 different metal alloys, pretty impossible to do.

 

[Fangio63]

No, they dont. The issue is that the GTS brakes are cast of 2 different metal alloys, pretty impossible to do.

the 4.2 GT brakes - and no doubt i'll be corrected - are just one metal ... ?...

 

[drewf]

Believe so - they are the same as the 4.2 QP. Or at least, I'm certain some of them are.

 

[Classico]

Okay then, given the GT brakes are the same as the QP, is there a group buy on them?

 

[Fangio63]

If it were possible then I'm sure the QP and GT owners here would be delighted...

 

[drewf]

Pattern parts (cross-drilled) are available for the 4.2 QP/GT from Eurospares at a decent price. It's not worthwhile producing our own - I'm running a pair now on my QP, and they are excellent.

 

[Felonious Crud]

Pattern parts (cross-drilled) are available for the 4.2 QP/GT from Eurospares at a decent price. It's not worthwhile producing our own - I'm running a pair now on my QP, and they are excellent.

At £130 each I assume these are the pattern parts? For the 4.7 they're £500 a side, plus VAT iirc.

The only aftermarket discs I know of are from FD, which come in at $575, plus VAT, import duties and shipping so could end up being a hundred pounds or so cheaper.