Brake replacement

**npcan2** · 31-01-2010 04:26 PM

Hey everyone,

My front and rear rotors are almost gone, and my pads are definitely not great. So I'm looking at getting new rotors and new pads (aftermarket). Now I don't plan on tracking my car really, but I am a very spirited driver, and I am looking for a performance gain as well as cosmetics.

I was just just wondering what suggestions people have for any rotor/pad combo, that will look the part, but more importantly do the job.

Cheers!

**sodhi90** · 31-01-2010 05:23 PM

DBA 4000 series Slotted Rotors are good IMO, with some good ceramic pads not sure what some good ceramic pads are?? someone help us out :P

**tony1234** · 31-01-2010 05:55 PM

Originally Posted by sodhi90

DBA 4000 series Slotted Rotors are good IMO, with some good ceramic pads not sure what some good ceramic pads are?? someone help us out :P

RDA slotted rotors and some Endless or decent aftermarket Jap pads.

**aaronng** · 31-01-2010 10:47 PM

I'm using DBA4000 blanks. I'm not a fan of slotted rotors because they chew through your pads quicker. Plus, you don't need the glaze-cleaning ability of the slotted rotors on the street. You only need them on track.

As for pads, a good one for the price is Hawk Ceramic, but now I am using more aggressive Project Mu NR, which are a bit too sensitive for the street and they groove the rotors very quickly.

**felixd** · 01-02-2010 01:24 AM

Originally Posted by aaronng

I'm using DBA4000 blanks. I'm not a fan of slotted rotors because they chew through your pads quicker. Plus, you don't need the glaze-cleaning ability of the slotted rotors on the street. You only need them on track.

As for pads, a good one for the price is Hawk Ceramic, but now I am using more aggressive Project Mu NR, which are a bit too sensitive for the street and they groove the rotors very quickly.

where about u can purchase the rotors n brake pads after market (less dust) n how much is the cost roughly.

**aaronng** · 01-02-2010 07:02 AM

Originally Posted by felixd

where about u can purchase the rotors n brake pads after market (less dust) n how much is the cost roughly.

I got the DBA4000 blank rotors from vsport.com.au. They have offices in each state. They were about $520 for all 4 corners. If you want something cheaper, then go RDA or OEM rotors.

As for the pads, you can get Hawk pads from heeltoeauto.com who are based in the US. Current price is AU$105 for front and AU$68 for rear based on the current exchange rate, plus you need to add in shipping costs which I'm guessing might be around $220-250 landed here.

**N3M3SIS** · 01-02-2010 02:01 PM

i've got the DBA 4000 with Project Mu Front pads and Project DTM rear pads,
Like aaronng said, they wear out the rotors fast, but have some seriously good stoping power, a little bit of screeching also from the pads im finding as well once they heat up.

which i find strange as i've only had them on for about 3 - 4 months, and surely they couldnt be getting low.

**Mothy0000** · 01-02-2010 03:24 PM

what about endless pads? do they wear out rotor fast?

**aaronng** · 01-02-2010 03:56 PM

Originally Posted by N3M3SIS

i've got the DBA 4000 with Project Mu Front pads and Project DTM rear pads,
Like aaronng said, they wear out the rotors fast, but have some seriously good stoping power, a little bit of screeching also from the pads im finding as well once they heat up.

which i find strange as i've only had them on for about 3 - 4 months, and surely they couldnt be getting low.

If you are using Project Mu HC+ pads, they screech no matter what because they are a metallic compound pad.

**aaronng** · 01-02-2010 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by Mothy0000

what about endless pads? do they wear out rotor fast?

It depends on the type of pad. If you want the rotor to last long, the Hawk Ceramics are good. They sacrifice a bit of initial bit to last longer. However, you need to follow the bedding in procedure, which is the aggressive style by braking from 80km/h down to 20km/h repeatedly quite hard, so it is not something you can do on public roads.