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blownb310 · 09-27-2023, 08:47 PM

Hypothetical situation for discussion. What if I cast and machined aluminum brake rotors to duplicate the cast iron ones on a 3,700 lb. Bolt EV?

EVs barely use the brakes. In the salt belt, it's even difficult to keep the rust from forming on them. A Bolt EV has an enormous amount of regen capability and can come to a complete stop without touching the brake pedal. Even if a rare panic stop was needed, I don't think you would overheat the rotor from a single stop from less than 65 mph.

Is there anything I am overlooking?

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blownb310 Master EcoModder Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Albany, NY Posts: 476 Saab EV - '19 Chevy Bolt EV LT Pierre - '07 ZENN MC2 Base Thanks: 178 Thanked 89 Times in 45 Posts	Aluminum Brake Rotors Hypothetical situation for discussion. What if I cast and machined aluminum brake rotors to duplicate the cast iron ones on a 3,700 lb. Bolt EV? EVs barely use the brakes. In the salt belt, it's even difficult to keep the rust from forming on them. A Bolt EV has an enormous amount of regen capability and can come to a complete stop without touching the brake pedal. Even if a rare panic stop was needed, I don't think you would overheat the rotor from a single stop from less than 65 mph. Is there anything I am overlooking? __________________ 2007 ZENN and 2019 Chevy Bolt EV 145,000 oil free miles to date.