Price includes both left and right rotors (1 pair)
- F2000 - long curved grooves
- Sport Japan - drilled and slotted
Other options may be available.
Please get in touch for more info.
Front TAROX Brake Rotors – SMART Fortwo Convertible (453) 1.0 (453.442, 453.443)
$421.84
Why choose TAROX rotors?
They're expensive, right? Reassuringly so, yeah. Here's why...
All TAROX performance brake rotors are based on original equipment specification, TUV approved castings, heat treated for strength and hand finished to ensure the flattest possible braking surface. We take a high quality product that is already complete and certified as fit for use, and we make it better.
How do we do this?
First up is our heat treatment. Precision heat treatment of metals is a method of unifying the microstructure of the alloy to improve strength and hardness resulting in a better brake rotor. It's just science, Google it. We have perfected our heat treatment technique specific to brake rotors through decades of experience.
The heat treated rotor then receives one of our performance disc facings. They're all functional, nothing just for show. You won't find any dimples on a TAROX setup. Each style that we offer is purposeful in its own unique way and all of them offer increased performance over a standard part. Whether you're looking for improved pedal feel, cooler operating temperatures, or a bit of both, you'll get a rotor that performs as good as it looks.
After machining, the rotors are treated to a special anti rust coating. We want our brakes to continue to look amazing on your car for their entire lifespan, not just when you unbox them. Using Cataphoresis (more science), a special electronically controlled coating is applied which is super durable and will not burn off. It protects the unswept parts of the rotor from the elements, even the internal cooling ventilation of the rotor is protected.
Finally, both braking surfaces are simultaneously polished on bespoke hand operated machinery. This crucial process ensures that the surfaces are both perfectly parallel and perfectly flat. The surface of a TAROX rotor is machined to a tolerance approaching 0.05mm. The process of achieving a perfectly flat surface not only enables the brake pad to bed in quickly and more effectively, but it reduces the chances of the disc developing lateral oscillation (run out). A perfectly machined part with a high shine and oozing quality is just the icing on the cake. Fun Fact: the machines used for this process are recalibrated every three runs.
The finest automotive brake components
Made in Italy
Since 1976
Choose your facing...
F2000
First developed for use in touring cars over 20 years ago and often found in the TAROX range of big brake kits, the F2000 has forged a reputation as the toughest performance aftermarket brake rotor available. We have even observed a number of high end vehicle manufacturers using F2000 ‘style’ rotors on their range topping models.
Sport Japan
Sport Japan rotors are one of the only aftermarket performance discs to still feature fully drilled holes. To ensure ultimate performance and durability all Sport Japan rotors feature countersunk holes strategically placed so as not to affect the discs structural integrity. An additional 6 slots on the braking surface act like a wiper, keeping the brake pad from glazing and removing excess dust while providing additional cooling.
Disc diagram and key
For the full specification of this particular rotor, please see the 'ADDITIONAL INFORMATION' tab above.
- A - Diameter
- B - Thickness
- C - Minimum thickness
- D - Offset (height)
- E - Center bore
- F - Stud hole
| Weight | 9.8 kg |
|---|---|
| TAROX Code | |
| Quantity | 2 Rotors |
| Axle | Front |
| Rotor Type | Vented |
| Variant | 1.0 (453.442, 453.443) |
| Rotor Diameter | 258 |
| Rotor Thickness | 22 |
| Min Rotor Thickness | 20 |
| Offset (Rotor Height) | 44 |
| Centre Bore Diameter | 61 |
| Stud Pattern | 4 |
| PCD | 100.00 |
| Rotor Configuration | Single Piece |
| Weight (per disc) | 4.71 |
| Make | Model | Variant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| SMART | Fortwo Convertible (453) | 1.0 (453.442, 453.443) |
This website lists our entire range - it is not linked to our stock system. If you would like to check the availability of any items before ordering please call the office or get in touch via the Contact Us page.
IN STOCK ITEMS
Orders are shipped via USPS or FedEx when shipped from existing US based inventory locations. We aim for same day or next day dispatch, and given this, depending on your exact time of order, and location, we ask that customers allow up to 5 working days for delivery.
If there should be a problem with your order/shipping and it seems likely your order will take longer than 5 days, then we will inform you by email or phone. Deliveries may require a signature so if possible please give a delivery address where the order can be signed for during working hours.
NON-STOCK & MTO ITEMS
Due to our vast catalog it will often be necessary to ship your special order items from TAROX Italy (via TNT, delivered by FedEx) or from TAROX UK. Items shipped from Italian or UK inventory typically take 5 to 10 working days to be delivered. On occasion, there may be zero inventory of an item at any of our international locations. If this should be the case then we will inform you by email/phone as soon as we find out.
Brake kits and Bespoke rotors are always manufactured to order (MTO). We kindly ask that you allow 3 to 4 weeks for delivery.
CUSTOMS & IMPORT DUTY
All orders shipping from International stock locations are intended to be delivered duty paid, i.e. you should not have to pay any import costs of any kind to either FedEx or CBP. Unfortunately, due to the number of agencies involved, on occasion you may be sent an invoice for customs charges. Please do NOT pay this and request a refund for these charges, we will not be able to refund you, merely issue a future credit note to that value. We must insist that you forward the incorrect paperwork to us, and we will take care of of the invoice ourselves.
Should you have any questions about our shipping and delivery process, please contact us here.
