CAPTIVE / NON CAPTIVE

[Zman]

Hi, any of you guys could explain me the difference between Captive and Non Captive Rotors? How do I identify wich type is my Elantra? Can you switch from one to another?
Thanks
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[KayJai]

Go over to Team SR and do a search on "Captive" on the Braking/Whees/Tires/Suspension forum, and all your questions will be answered.
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I just don't remember that topic being covered much over here, and TeamSR was the quickest one I can think of.

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[Random]

There was a post on Fxtreme that showed both Captive and non-captive rotors

In a nutshell. If you have 4 lug bolts sticking OUT plus 4 boltsgoing IN to your rotors, they are captive.

If you have 4 lug bolts sticking out plus 1 or 2 phillips head screws going IN to your rotors, they are NON-CAPTIVE.


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[4doorGL]

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rob@hyundaiperformance.com

[Zman]

Thanks a Lot Guys. I'll take a look at my Rotors. Is there any difference in performance or else between both systems? Why do both systems coexist in one model?
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[4doorGL]

Captive:
<img src="http://www.hve.com.au/info_sheets/brakes_drilled_slotted_coupe.jpg" border=0>

Non-Captive:
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<img src="http://www.mx-3.com/people/jeffa/jeffa-disc-1.jpg" border=0>

Notice the bolts on the captive rotors.

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rob@hyundaiperformance.com

[KayJai]

Err,... I don't think the 2nd one with the red brakes is captive,... the screws can be removed, they're used to line ups stuff when they're manufacturing the car.
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[leftside_ryder]

Also don't captive rotors have 2 pieces (hub and rotor), whereas non captive rotors are one piece?


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