Raybestos 96962 Disc Brake Rotor - Rear

Overview of Raybestos Specialty - Street Performance Rotor

The Raybestos Specialty - Street Performance disc brake rotor, part number 96962, is engineered for Porsche 911 models requiring reliable braking performance. This vented rotor is designed to maintain optimal thickness and heat dissipation for consistent stopping power under street driving conditions.

• Compatible with Porsche 911 models
• Vented disc brake rotor for improved cooling
• Overall height: 2.953 inches (75.000 mm)
• Outside diameter: 11.772 inches (299.000 mm)
• Mounting bolt hole quantity: 5 with 0.601 inch (15.250 mm) diameter
• Center hole diameter: 3.858 inches (98.000 mm)
• Nominal thickness: 0.945 inches (24.000 mm)
• Discard thickness: 0.866 inches (22.000 mm)
• Conventional rotor type with drum-in-hat design

Detailed Product Description

The Raybestos Specialty - Street Performance disc brake rotor 96962 is specifically designed for Porsche 911 vehicles, offering a vented rotor construction that enhances heat dissipation during braking. The rotor features a nominal thickness of 0.945 inches (24.000 mm) and a discard thickness of 0.866 inches (22.000 mm), ensuring safe and effective brake pad contact throughout its service life. With an overall height of 2.953 inches (75.000 mm) and an outside diameter of 11.772 inches (299.000 mm), this rotor fits precisely within the brake assembly of compatible Porsche 911 models. The rotor includes five mounting bolt holes with a diameter of 0.601 inches (15.250 mm) arranged on a 5.118 inch (130.000 mm) bolt circle diameter, and a center hole diameter of 3.858 inches (98.000 mm) for proper hub alignment. This conventional, drum-in-hat type rotor is engineered to meet the demands of street performance driving.

Specialty - Street Performance Product Line

The Specialty - Street Performance line by Raybestos focuses on delivering rotors that balance everyday drivability with enhanced performance characteristics. This product line is tailored for street-driven vehicles like the Porsche 911, providing vented rotors that improve heat management and maintain structural integrity under typical street conditions. The 96962 rotor exemplifies this approach by combining precise fitment with durable materials suited for performance-oriented street use.

Common Applications and Problem Solving

• Replacement for worn or warped rotors on Porsche 911 models
• Improves brake cooling to reduce fade during spirited street driving
• Restores proper rotor thickness for consistent braking performance
• Addresses vibration or pulsation caused by uneven rotor surfaces
• Compatible upgrade for maintaining OEM braking specifications

Installation Notes and Tips

• Ensure rotor thickness is above discard thickness (0.866 inches) before installation
• Clean rotor surface and hub mounting area to prevent runout
• Torque mounting bolts to manufacturer specifications for secure fitment
• Inspect brake pads and replace if worn to optimize rotor performance
• Check for proper alignment of the rotor center hole (3.858 inches) during installation

Quality Assurance and Warranty

Raybestos rotors, including part number 96962, are manufactured to meet strict quality standards for fit, form, and function. The Specialty - Street Performance rotors undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability and consistent braking performance. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the product documentation or authorized sources.