Paragon 2-Piece Front Rotors + Winmax Pads for Honda S2000

Cooked pads and heat soaked rotors usually show up together after a hard track session — this package upgrades both at once so you're not placing a second order two weeks after the first one shows up. This package pairs Paragon's 2-piece floating front rotors with a Winmax compound matched to how you actually drive the car.

Built for the HPDE, autocross, and grip-meet crowd running Honda S2000 on stock or built power, where repeated hard stops matter more than curb weight. Choose your rotor hat finish, then pick the pad compound that matches how hard you're actually driving it. Already have pads you're happy with? Select "No Pads" and just get the rotors.

• Rotor Hat Finish: Black Hard Anodized or MilSpec Hard Anodized
• Pad Compound: No Pads, P2 Street, P3 Sport, R5 Med Temp Track, or R7 Hi Temp Track
• 2-piece floating rotor design reduces unsprung weight and resists heat soak under repeated heavy braking
• Bundle pricing saves you a second shipping charge vs. ordering rotors and pads separately

About the Rotors

Replacement Rotors: PRK.017.300.254.15880.13.03.F

Performance floating Rotors - Front pair 300mm x 25.4mm (11.81” x 1”) - Honda S2000

Experience unparalleled braking and cooling performance with the Paragon Performance 2-piece Rotor for your Honda S2000. Perfectly designed for track and race use, this rotor boasts innovative directional ventilation vanes that create suction and turbulence to guide cool air through for improved heat dissipation and durability even under extreme track conditions. Don't settle for anything less than the best for your high-performance S2000.

Made of CM-250 special formulated high carbon alloy cast iron, it allows for an optimal bite, thermal characteristics, high-temperature strength and durability. Rotor rings are heat treated to release stress in the rotor to avoid deformation and vibration then turned by state-of-the-art CBN surface machining to ensure better break-in with new brake pads.

Vibration is reduced as the rotor lateral run-out is kept within 0.03mm and well-balanced: variations are kept within 2 grams. All rotors went through rigorous quality control procedures and inspections to ensure the rotors are fit for their purposes. The floating 2-piece design allows thermal expansion of the rotor while minimizing deformation and ensuring the rotor is self-centered with the pads. A slotted rotor improves braking consistency by maintaining a clean contact surface and dissipate heat generated and gases released when the pads come into contact with the rotors. Slotted rotors have a superior advantage over blank rotors in wet or raining conditions by preventing water films to form between the brake pad and rotor surface. Weighing less than most O.E. rotors while maintaining proper thermal capacity, our 2-piece rotors improves overall handling by saving unsprung mass.

Aluminum hats are CNC machined from lightweight 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum for high strength and durability under extreme track conditions, then black hard coat/hard anodized to increase resistance to wear and corrosion. Mil-spec Type III anodized hats will not discolor under extreme heat, and are harder and more wear/scratch resistant. Unnecessary materials are taken out from the aluminum hats for maximum weight savings while maintaining proper structural integrity.
*Black hard coat and hard coat anodized hats are the same in terms of performance and durability.

• Direct bolt-on without any modifications and designed to work flawlessly with OEM ABS and brake system while maintaining factory brake bias. Compatible with OEM brake pads or aftermarket pads with the same pad depth (D)

• Directional ventilation vanes for optimal cooling performance, runs up to 30% cooler than O.E. rotors and increase cooling efficiency by up to 30%

• Floating 2-piece design

• Minimizing brake fade & judder during extended sessions

• Rotor to hat mounting system: D-Bobbin (Long) 10-bolt

• Weighs 13.3 lbs (6.05 kg) - save 1.2 lbs of unsprung weight per rotor vs. OEM

Direct replacement of: OEM Honda part # 45251-S2A-000

Application: Honda S2000 AP1, AP2, CR

Includes:

• One pair of Paragon Performance 300mm x 25.4mm (11.81” x 1”) 2-piece rotor assemblies with black hard coat/hard anodized 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum hats, stainless steel bobbins, and anti-rattle clips (assembled and ready to install)

• Detailed installation manual

Part # (w/ black hard anodized hat): P2R.017.300.254.15880.13.03.01.F

Part # (w/ hard anodized hat): P2R.017.300.254.15880.13.03.02.F

Extra/replacement hardware is available for purchase. We recommend using new hardware when replacing rotors to ensure the rotor ring is attached to the aluminum hat properly. Please refer to our Rotor Assembly Instructions for torque specs and detailed instructions.

Specifications:

Diameter: 300mm (11.81")

Thickness (new): 25.4mm (1")

Thickness (min.): 23.4mm (0.92")

Type: 2-piece floating

Face Pattern: Slotted

Vented / Solid: Directional ventilated

Number of Vanes: 48

Hat Material: 6061-T6 aluminum

Friction Ring Material: CM-250 high carbon alloy cast iron

Rotor Finish: CBN turned

Weight (per rotor): 13.3 lbs (6.05 kg)

Cross Reference:

OEM Honda 45251-S2A-000 / 45251S2A000

Brembo 09.B445.10

EBC GD7088 / D7088 / USR7088

Centric/StopTech 129.40048.13 / 129.40048.14 / 120.40048 / 126.40048CSL / 126.40048CSR / 127.40048CL / 127.40048CR

Girodisc A1-104

DBA 482 / 4482S

Mugen 45250-XGS-K0S0 / 45450-XGS-K0S0

Best For: Honda and Acura Drivers Who Want Fast, Predictable Brake Response

These rotors fit the needs of Honda and Acura enthusiasts who value responsive braking, low drama, and repeatable performance on lightweight, high-revving street cars. They work well for daily use, canyon driving, and dual-duty builds that need braking consistency without sacrificing street manners.

FAQ

Are these complete rotors or replacement rings?
This listing is for a complete 2-piece rotor assembly where specified, with the hats included and the parts assembled ready to install.

Do these reuse factory hats?
No. On listings sold as complete Paragon 2-piece rotor assemblies, the rotor hats are included. If your vehicle originally uses a factory 2-piece rotor, some other service-part listings may reuse the OE hats, but this product is sold as a complete assembly.

Do slotted rotors improve braking?
Slots primarily improve pad cleaning and help maintain consistent braking feel under heat. They do not create a dramatic change in stopping distance by themselves, but they can help the system stay more consistent during repeated hard stops.

When should rotor rings be replaced?
A practical wear indicator is slot depth. When the slots become shallow and much less visible, the rotor is typically nearing the end of its effective service life. Rotor thickness, heat checking, cracking, and brake vibration should also be inspected during service.

Brake Rotor Technology

Why high-carbon rotors matter
High-carbon cast iron offers better thermal stability than generic low-cost rotor materials. That helps the rotor maintain more consistent behavior as temperature rises, which is important on heavier vehicles and on cars driven aggressively.

Directional vane cooling
Directional internal vanes are designed to move air through the rotor more effectively, improving heat evacuation and helping the rotor recover more quickly between braking events.

Slotted rotor surface
Slots help keep the pad face clean by clearing away gases, dust, and debris. The result is more consistent pad contact and more repeatable braking feel, especially when the system is worked hard.

When to Replace Rotor Rings

Rotor rings should be replaced when the friction surface shows meaningful wear, heat fatigue, or thickness loss. One of the easiest visual indicators is the depth of the rotor slots. As the rotor wears, the slots become shallower. When they are much less visible, the rotor is generally nearing the end of its useful service life.

Other common signs include visible heat checking or cracking, brake pulsation, heavy scoring, and rotor thickness approaching the service limit.

Why Replace Rotor Rings Instead of the Whole Rotor?

This application uses a 2-piece design because separating the friction ring from the hat improves serviceability, heat management, and weight control. Compared with a heavy one-piece replacement, a quality 2-piece assembly can better suit performance-oriented vehicles where repeated heat cycles matter.

Common Mistakes When Replacing Rotors

• Not cleaning or inspecting the hat, hardware, and mounting faces
• Ignoring brake fluid condition during brake service
• Ordering the wrong configuration for the vehicle or hat type

Taking care of these details helps the new rotor deliver the braking feel, wear life, and consistency it was designed to provide.

About the Pads

Winmax PBP410 Brake Pads for S2000/8-9th Gen Civic Si Front

Winmax Japan, a highly recognized manufacturer with 60 years of experience in manufacturing high performance brake pads delivers superior stopping power, excellent modulation and control, durability, reliability, high fade resistance, and consistent performance under high temperature conditions.

Race proven friction materials, perfect match with Paragon rotors to allow confidence at every braking point, lap after lap.

Common applications: Honda S2000 / RSX Type S / EP3 Type R / 8th gen Civic Si Front / Spoon Sports calipers

Compounds: (Detailed Pad Compound Overview Click Here)

• P2 - Sporting Performance Street
• P3 - Dual Purpose Street/Light Track
• R5 - Medium Friction Track / Lighter Cars
• R7 - High Friction Track / Max Temp

***If you are unsure about fitment, please contact us to verify fitment for your vehicle / application.

Illustrations are for identification purpose only

Specifications:

Pad Shape: 410

Width: 135mm

Height: 50.5mm

Thickness: 15.5mm

Pad Depth (D): 49mm

Cross reference:

OEM Honda 45022-S2A-E50

Project Mu F336

Hawk HB361

Pagid 8010

PFC 0829

Ferodo FCP1444