Raybestos 580171 Disc Brake Rotor - Rear

Overview of Raybestos Specialty - Street Performance Rotor

The Raybestos Specialty - Street Performance Disc Brake Rotor 580171 is engineered for reliable braking performance on select Buick and Pontiac models. Designed as a solid rotor, it offers consistent stopping power for vehicles like the Buick Allure, Grand Prix, and LaCrosse.

• Solid disc brake rotor with conventional design
• Outside diameter: 10.630 inches (270.000 mm)
• Nominal thickness: 0.551 inches (14.000 mm)
• Discard thickness: 0.492 inches (12.500 mm)
• Overall height: 1.445 inches (36.700 mm)
• Mounting bolt hole quantity: 5 with 0.636 inch (16.150 mm) diameter
• Center hole diameter: 2.783 inches (70.700 mm)
• Mounting bolt hole circle diameter: 4.646 inches (118.000 mm)
• Compatible with Buick Allure, Grand Prix, and LaCrosse; Pontiac models

Detailed Product Description

This Raybestos disc brake rotor, part number 580171, is a solid rotor designed for conventional mounting on compatible Buick and Pontiac vehicles. The rotor features a nominal thickness of 0.551 inches (14.000 mm) and a discard thickness of 0.492 inches (12.500 mm), ensuring it meets precise wear limits for safe operation. With an outside diameter of 10.630 inches (270.000 mm) and an overall height of 1.445 inches (36.700 mm), it fits the specified models accurately. The rotor includes five mounting bolt holes with a diameter of 0.636 inches (16.150 mm) arranged on a 4.646 inch (118.000 mm) bolt circle diameter, providing secure attachment to the hub. The center hole diameter of 2.783 inches (70.700 mm) ensures proper alignment during installation.

Specialty - Street Performance Product Line

The Specialty - Street Performance line by Raybestos focuses on delivering rotors that balance everyday street driving demands with enhanced performance characteristics. This product line is tailored for drivers seeking dependable braking components that maintain consistent performance under typical street conditions. The 580171 rotor exemplifies this approach by combining solid rotor construction with precise dimensional specifications suitable for Buick and Pontiac street vehicles.

Applications and Problem Solving

• Replacement for worn or warped rotors on Buick Allure, Grand Prix, and LaCrosse
• Addresses brake pulsation caused by uneven rotor thickness
• Restores proper braking performance and pedal feel
• Prevents brake noise related to rotor surface irregularities
• Ensures safe stopping distances by maintaining rotor thickness within specifications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify rotor dimensions against vehicle specifications before installation
• Ensure mounting surfaces and hub are clean and free of debris
• Torque mounting bolts to manufacturer-recommended specifications
• Inspect brake pads for wear and replace if necessary during rotor installation
• Perform a bed-in procedure after installation to optimize rotor and pad contact

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Raybestos rotors, including part number 580171, are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit, form, and function. The Specialty - Street Performance rotors undergo rigorous quality control to ensure durability and consistent braking performance. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the product documentation or supplier.