Galfer is a new name to me in the U.S. (at least I was only made aware of them recently) but apparently (from what I've read) they have a good reputation and have been making pads and rotors for the motorsports industry for a long time. I would absolutely give them a try. I don't know about clearance issues, although Shimano's rotors are 1.8mm. While that doesn't seem like a big deal, it might be just enough to make the set-up an extremely tight tolerance as far as alignment is concerned.

 

Galfer is a big time brake manufacturer for moto stuff as mentioned. I’d take them over random off brand stuff any day.

Also, SRAMs 220mm rotor, and trickstuffs 223mm rotors are also both 2.0mm thick vs standard 1.8mm that their 200/203mm rotors are.

It will work fine, just when the pads are fresh you might get more pad/rotor noise, or be slightly harder to center the rotor.

 

Galfer is a big time brake manufacturer for moto stuff as mentioned. I'd take them over random off brand stuff any day.

Also, SRAMs 220mm rotor, and trickstuffs 223mm rotors are also both 2.0mm thick vs standard 1.8mm that their 200/203mm rotors are.

It will work fine, just when the pads are fresh you might get more pad/rotor noise, or be slightly harder to center the rotor.

That's what I was thinking with regards to the clearence,like you said once the pads wear in tolerance should be fine! Thanks for your thoughts!

 

I've been trying some of their pads.
I have run the standard and extreme condition pads.

Both really good, if it's a bit wet out the extreme conditions pads are amazing...just don't use them in extreme conditions!

They may brake great when wet, but mud kills them just as fast as normal resin pads!

 

Also note, the Galfer rotors are generally not as light as they claim, generally about 15-20% heavier than what it says on the packages. Nicely made though, overall.

 

Galfer make the pads for Hope, and they are fantastic.

 

I run them on SRAM Guide brakes and they are much quieter and have a better feel than the stock pads. Love 'em.

 

Just fitted a galfer 223mm rotor up front and waiting for pads! Have to wait till spring to try them out👍

 

I've had years of experience with both their pads and rotors on DH bikes... work fantastic but are loud... if you can deal with the noise then go for it. I just swapped out their pro pads on my SRAM RSC G2's for Alligator finned pads and am finally happy. Not that they brake better but they are finally quiet!

Have FUN!

G MAN

 

I ran the 203 two piece rotors and their wavy outer edge of disc was ever so slightly rubbing on my caliper. It may have been the PM’s I got from North Shore Billet that caused the alignment to be off just a tad. Overall, the rotors worked fine and looked even finer. I’m running their performance pads now but now I’m on a Magura 203 f and 180 r to see how I like the 2.0mm thick rotors. So far I’m really liking it because the lever throw is just about perfect now

 

Managed to get a ride in on the galfer discs and pads! First impression is really good! Got them setup with zero brake rub. First run was a 1000 meter decent. No brake fade and no warping unlike the shimano ice tech rotors I had before so very happy!

 

I can vouch for the Galfer 223 rotor in that I installed with Zee calipers with zero rub. I have Galfer pads but haven't installed them yet. I am using standard Saint metallic pads and have really noticed an increase in ultimate stopping power over the standard 203 Shimano disc. I actually have to be careful now not to request too much stopping power as the front brake now can overwhelm the available traction. Modulation is good but I've never had too much power available before so it has taken a little getting used to!

 

How thick is the rotor?

 

Galfer is local to me, good company, nice folks, they’re expanding into the mtb market.

 

I have them on my Suzuki. 😛

 

Wore out my "normal" Galfer pads and replaced them with some Shimano Metal pads.
One ride later and I've now got a full set of Galfers going back on.
My poor ears!

 

I switched to Galfer rotors and brake pads. The brakes are still Sram Code RSC.
Now finally there is the Shimano brake feel and SRAM modulation.
Very light to use and require less braking force.

Cheap brake upgrade.

PS.
The rotors are 203 mm and the power is at least the same as the previous 220 mm rotors.
The weight saving of the rotating mass was about 100 gr

 

^ Nice, where are they made?

 

Galfer is a Spanish company and comes from auto and moto products.

- All GALFER products (discs, pads and brake lines) are designed and manufactured in our 6000 sq. meters factory at Granollers (Barcelona), next to the Circuit de Catalunya

History https://galfer.eu/history/

 

I'm looking at a Galfer 223 rotor for my Enduro.

I use MTX gold pads, they are far better vs SRAM sintered IME. Also use MTX red in the G2s on my Spur, also excellent.

 

I have XT8120 brakes on the back of my ebike, and I need new rotors and pads. I like the power and feel of the XT's, but the brakes make so much noise nowadays I can't stand it. Thinking of putting on a galfer rotor and MTX gold pads. Do any of you think a 2mm thick galfer rotor will fit in the XT 4-piston caliper without rubbing the pads (I hate pad rub)?

 

i've run several iterations of Galfer rotors with XT 4-pots for at least 13 years now without issues...

 

have you used the 2mm thick rotors? If so, I assume they fit between the pads just fine since you haven’t had issues.

 

i have. they do. i've even used Tektro rotors on a spare wheelset without issues. the Tektro rotors come in at 2.3mm thick. the Hope V4's are the same and they will fit also..

 

10-4. I think I’ll give the 2mm thick rotors a try. Thanks Hucker.