Paragon Brake Rotor Rings + OEM Hat

[rayzazoo]

2015 Challenger Hellcat.

Using the Paragon Front replacement rings with OEM hats and ~3.6lbs weight savings per front rotor. Notably, the turn-in effort is less compared to OEM.
After bedding, the brakes felt "not as confident" on initial stopping and then I realized I was using the NOA Ceramic pads from Brembo (venture to say this is why the 390mm to 400mm front rotor)
I've got the semi-metallic on the way and can compare soon.

Overall, it's nice to the brake maintenance budget to pay $725 for the rotor ring set vs. $725+ for one OEM front rotor, and use the original OEM front hats.

OEM Rings + Hat (est. 31 lbs new and 29.2 lbs worn)
OEM ring: 27.4 lbs (worn, est. +1.8 lbs heavier when new for 29.2 lbs).
OEM hat: 1.8 lbs

Paragon Dual 2-piece Rotor Front Rings + OEM Hat (est. 27.4 lbs new 390mm and 28.1 lbs 400mm)
Paragon ring: 25.6 lbs (390mm ring)
2015-2020 (390mm): https://paragonbrakes.com/15-4-front-rotor-rings-15-20-charger-challenger-srt-hellcat/) as a direct swap from the OEM hats.
2021+ (400mm): https://paragonbrakes.com/2-piece-r...34mm-21-dodge-charger-challenger-srt-hellcat/
OEM hat: 1.8 lbs

ACDelco Dual Slotted Rear Rotors (350mm)
ACDelco: 24lbs Part# Gold 18A2677
Paragon: They offer a rear set with hats for ~$950 and replacement rings for $600.

Front Pads:
Brembo P37018 (15mm thick, 93mm height) Semi-Metallic, Performance
Brembo P37018N (16mm thick, 93mm height) Ceramic, Dust Reduction, Non-Asbestos Organic (NOA)

Rear Pads:
Brembo P11024 (15mm thick, 69mm height) Semi-Metallic, Performance
Brembo P11024N (15mm thick, 69mm height) Ceramic, Dust Reduction, Non-Asbestos Organic (NOA)

 

[BULL]

Do you know if they are a private label part from Gyrodisc?

 

[rayzazoo]

Do you know if they are a private label part from Gyrodisc?

I don't know but the Girodisc vanes appear to be different than the Paragons.

It would be worth a discussion on the metal materials too.

Paragon - CM-250 special formulated high carbon alloy cast iron
Girodisc -

 

[BULL]

I've got a set of Girodiscs in the shop, I'll get a pic posted later today.

(Glad to see you still kicking around)

 

[DGatzby]

Giro’ outside and inside shots…

 

[BULL]

Giro’ outside and inside shots…
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Dude! Where's all that rust from?

: p

 

[DGatzby]

Dude! Where's all that rust from?

: p

HA! Not used in I don’t know how many years. Not since 2019 anyway. Left those for dead because they chattered a bit. I know they have not been on the RE. I think they just need hammered real hard because my current set does that (on the track) if you don’t bust down hard all the time.

 

[rayzazoo]

Seems like Girodisc has a straight cut vs. the curved cut of the Paragon.
From what I can see, I believe Paragon manufactures their rotors given the large variety they have to match with hats.
https://paragonbrakes.com/replacement-rotor-rings/
https://paragonbrakes.com/about-us/

Just saw the video from www.ceramicdisctech.com and in one word, WOW!

As for me, we still have some planted right foot in our step. The other forum waned away from being helpful and it's great to see the legacy folks over here.

Ever since Stellantis castrated Dodge and put up a facade of an EV car, it's been a whole different world.

Just glad to see Tim K. is back in the fight on the Ram. Everyone knows Stellantis could use all the help they can get.

Here are a few more shots.

 

[BULL]

Just saw the video from www.ceramicdisctech.com and in one word, WOW!

Which one, we've posted several, but thanks regardless.

 

[rayzazoo]

Which one, we've posted several, but thanks regardless.

matrix core 2020 and interview

It'll be great to see these in action.

36lbs in the front is significant