ZRACE bike brake rotor Strong heat dissipation floating rotor 160mm 180mm 203mm MTB disc brake

The ZRACE floating brake rotor is praised for its exceptional value, durability, and braking performance, with one reviewer using it for years. However, it is not officially rated for sintered pads, and the finned version has reliability issues with loose fins. Another channel installed it without specific commentary.

Pros

Incredibly cheap (around 5 GBP each).1
Long-lasting; used for about four years with plenty of life left.1
No issues with rivets coming loose or rattling.1
Lightweight with most mass concentrated in the steel brake track.1
Good braking performance.1
Available in multiple sizes (160mm, 180mm, 203mm).1

Cons

Not technically rated for use with sintered metal brake pads (wears out faster with them).1
Finned version (imitating Shimano Ice Tech) has fins that can come loose (glued, not integral).1

Key Facts

Floating rotor design with steel brake track riveted to an internal spider.1
Available in sizes 160mm, 180mm, and 203mm.1
Finned version has fins that are glued, not integral, and can come loose.1
Not technically rated for use with sintered metal brake pads.1

Sources

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Reviews & Ratings

BikeVibes2 videos

11:33

Did I Build My $2000 AliExpress Dream Bike? Ft. TFSA & L-TWOO eRX v3

The reviewer mentions installing ZRACE brake rotors as part of the bike build, but provides no specific commentary or evaluation of their performance, heat dissipation, or other characteristics.

July 05, 2025Watch on YouTube

08:06

I Built Remco Evenepoel Fake Tarmac SL8 Olympic Winning Roadbike on Aliexpress!!

The reviewer does not mention the ZRACE bike brake rotor Strong heat dissipation floating rotor in the transcript.

June 14, 2025Watch on YouTube

Trace Velo

13:09

5 Cheap AliExpress Bike Parts, that have genuinely lasted!

The reviewer discusses their experience with the ZRACE bike brake rotor, highlighting its affordability, durability, and performance. They mention using it with sintered metal brake pads despite it not being technically rated for them.

June 09, 2024Watch on YouTube

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