The GR Corolla has captivated the automotive press in North America following in the footsteps of its much-loved European little brother the GR Yaris the new Corolla is a big hit. Its combination of a manual gearbox and grippy all-wheel-drive system allows drivers to really push the new Corolla; and with a potent, three-cylinder engine, it really does deliver the goods performance wise. We were quick to spot the potential of the GR and set about developing a performance braking upgrade. Based around our existing semi-floating road and track-specific two-piece rotors, the brief was simple: to produce a rotor and pad combination that performed better than OEM; allowing repeated hard applications (with no loss of power or fade); better pedal feel; and an ability to get up to temperature fast – crucial for a daily driven car like the GR Corolla. Our development engineers took a holistic approach – aiming to improve the braking system in every possible way – and we’re pleased to say they’ve nailed the original brief. Using only the finest materials, each rotor is machined from a solid billet of high-quality steel, which is then heat-treated for extra strength. It is then manufactured with curved internal ventilation, featuring 20 directional ‘Venturi’ vanes – to aid heat dissipation. The rotor is then finished in either F2000 (curved slots, or Sport Japan (drilled and straight slots) configurations, with an ultra-tough, resin-based electroplated coating, which is normally only found on OEM chassis parts. The rotors are mounted to hard-anodized alloy bells, which further aid dissipation of heat, as well as helping to reduce overall weight. Each rotor weighs just 8.65kg – a significant saving of over 2kg per rotor compared with the OEM items. The reduction in un-sprung mass translates into an immediate, positive effect on both steering and acceleration. Key Facts 32 directional ‘venturi’ cooling veins accelerate hot gasses from the core of the rotor assembly by drawing in cool air to maintain thermal stability. 7.0mm shoulders creating an incredibly durable rotor which maintains strength and integrity even when approaching their minimum usable thickness. Semi-Floating rotors use stainless steel bobbins with the float built into the hardwearing steel part of the rotor rather than the less durable alloy hat. 7075 billet hats are machined from aluminium and hard anodized for longevity. Cataphoretic coating can be applied to the rotors to prevent corrosion on the un-swept area keeping the rotors looking amazing for their entire service life 8.7kg per rotor which is a remarkable 2.2kgs less than each OE item. This reduction in un-sprung weight results in improved cornering and acceleration. End of release. Press Release Type: Product Company: TAROX Brakes Booth #: 24217 Show Categories: Racing & Performance Media Contact Name: Nicholas Counsell Media Contact Email: press@tarox.com Media Contact Phone: 1 304 715 3322 Photo Gallery: 102821