Brakes
The savage platform uses a single braking system mounted at the rear output of the transmission. A large hex hub supports a number of rotors (usually one or two). Calipers are secured to the transmission case by screws and are actuated by a piston pushed by a cam within the case. The cam is connected to a brake arm which is in turn linked to the throttle and brake linkage.
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Official Brake Kits
Stock RTR brakes
21/25 RTR models and the original X model came with a single black fiberglass rotor and steel calipers.
These brakes are standard equipment on:
- 21 RTR
- SS
- 25 RTR
- KFX
- X
Dual Disk Stainless Steel
This was the first brake kit available from HPI. The setup comprises of two rotors made from thin steel, with steel calipers and soft brake pads with adhesive backs. This brake kit offers moderate braking performance, improved from the stock RTR brakes. However various problems such as fade, premature wear and the loose fit of the rotors as well as a serious issue with the adhesive backed pads where the adhesive would start to melt due to heat caused under heavy braking causing sudden failure as the pad separated from the caliper - mean it is no longer a popular choice.
These brakes are standard equipment on:
- 4.6 SS
- 25 LE
- X SS
Dual Disk Red Fiberglass
This kit is the second upgrade brake kit available from HPI. It comprises of two red fiberglass rotors and steel calipers. This brake kit is one of the best on the market as it offers low fade under normal use, very low wear and smooth engagement however does not offer as much bite or braking as the dual stainless steel brakes but this is offset by its consistancy as the wear rate is very low.
Disadvantages are fragility of the fiberglass rotors, so may be damaged by debris if a protective skid plate is not used and temporary brake fade caused by the steel pad/calipers heating up under heavy braking.
These brakes are standard equipment on:
- 4.6 RTR
- XL
After-market Brake Kits
- Todo
OFNA Brake Linkage
This is a collection of OFNA throttle parts that can be combined into an assembly that improves braking. More info on it here- Ofna Brake Linkage
