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Nayr Civoknar
TryHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 158
Reg: 01-2007
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Hey
Im up for a new set of rotors and got a price for DBA4000 slotted for $176 each.
Is this a good price? Can anyone get them cheaper?
How much better would something like these rotors be over the standard items? And how much ARE standard items?
Do I need larger calipers for the DBA4000s, or are they a direct replacement? (size wise)
Thanks
Ryan |
James Johnson
DieHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 635
Reg: 07-2005
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they are the same size they fit strait on. that is a good price!! i would pay that!
i have a set of these front and back and they are great! best way to get the most out of the stock brake setup! |
Rich O'neil
Tinkerer
Queensland
90 Celsior
Posts: 99
Reg: 05-2006
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Try RDA rotors , they also come in slotted , I have fitted them to a V6 Camry and my Hilux ute and are very pleased with them , the rotors on the Camry have done about 50,000 K's and are in excellant nick .
RDA rotors for a LS400 are $130.00 each plus freight so Soarer rotors should be about the same ? |
Ben Socratous
Goo Roo
SA
I am the fibreglass/kevlar/carbonfibre king!
Posts: 1411
Reg: 07-2005
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I just got quoted on some slotted RDA rotors (they only sell them in pairs now) and they were $250 for the pair.
Now this is sure to create some interesting feedback, but from what I've been told by people that have used both RDA and DBA, RDA is the better of the two (on the track at any rate). Not to mention the fact that they are cheaper as well  |
Darryn Dewar
DieHard
Gisborne
UZZ30 Soarer
Posts: 739
Reg: 09-2005
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Ben Socratous wrote on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 01:15 pm:they only sell them in pairs now
They should only be replaced in pairs anyway |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8
Posts: 7488
Reg: 11-2004
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Ben Socratous wrote on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 01:15 pm: from what I've been told by people that have used both RDA and DBA, RDA is the better of the two (on the track at any rate).
You will probably also get other opinons on that. |
Aaron Mead
Goo Roo
NT
TT
Posts: 1467
Reg: 03-2006
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Ive just put DBA 4000's on mine, but still got old pads in the calipers (green stuffs) to run em in. Doing my research now to get the right pads for my useage. Thats brake pads im talking about you clowns |
Nik Peacock
Tinkerer
Tasmania
V8 GTL
Posts: 37
Reg: 05-2006
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I had RDA slotted that were warped brand new out of the box, had to have them machined as no replacement was forthcoming, still has a slight vibration, the quality control must be poor as one rotor had the threaded hole to assist with removal and one didn't, will pay the extra and change to DBA as soon as I get a chance, the RDA's are absolute rubbish as far as I'm concerned |
James Johnson
DieHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 639
Reg: 07-2005
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Ben Socratous wrote on Sunday, April 08, 2007 - 01:15 pm:RDA is the better of the two (on the track at any rate)
pffft crap! DBA4000 track days for about 2 years no warping no cracks!! very good discs!
as what was said in the above post buy cheap get cheap
plus dba is Australian support Aussie products! |
Nayr Civoknar
TryHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 161
Reg: 01-2007
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thanks for the replies guys... think ill be going with DBA then.
is it ok to just go to ultra tune or something to get them put on? im in taylors lakes and wouldnt have a clue who else i could use. |
James Johnson
DieHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 640
Reg: 07-2005
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its a piece of piss to install so any spanner monkey can do it |
Ben Lipman
DieHard
NSW
Soarer TT manual
Posts: 510
Reg: 04-2006
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James Johnson wrote on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 10:09 am:plus dba is Australian support Aussie products!
DBA=Disc Brakes Australia
RDA=Rotors and Drums Australia |
David Vaughan
Goo Roo
ACT
V8 Ltd manual
Posts: 3206
Reg: 07-2005
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Reading their web sites, RDA claim no local manufacturing; they are wholesalers. DBA claim local design and manufacturing. FWIW. |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8
Posts: 7501
Reg: 11-2004
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The rotors just lift off once you unbolt the callipers.
http://soarer.ace.net.au/brake_rotors.html |
Nayr Civoknar
TryHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 162
Reg: 01-2007
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ahh thanks for that peter.
might try it with a few mates that have done this on other cars before.
cheers |
Maurice Diggler
Goo Roo
Victoria
Twin Turbo
Posts: 1283
Reg: 06-2006
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Peter Nitschke wrote on Monday, April 09, 2007 - 09:20 pm:The rotors just lift off once you unbolt the callipers.
http://soarer.ace.net.au/brake_rotors.html
That's a good read Peter, I'm going to be going down that road very shortly. No point having all this power with only stock TT brakes / pads to slow me down. |
Brian Timms
TryHard
New South Wales
TT Soarer Goodness.
Posts: 199
Reg: 12-2006
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So where are people buy the DBA rotors from for such a good price???
I am in the market for a brake and rotor upgrade, and it's easier to get DECNT brake pads and DCNT rotors and get the most out of the Soarer braking system.
Currently I have managed 3 times to lift a rear wheel off the ground under heavy braking, which subsequently has caused be to end up slightly sideways, so I have a feeling there is more power going to the front wheels than should be, but this I am sure will be sorted with a proper brake fluid flush, and some new fluid.
But when doing the flush, I also want to install new pads on all 4 corners, and new rotors on the front.
(Personal opinion here, but good tires, good suspension, and good brakes are the 3 main things that will keep someone alive when the time comes. Brakes to stop you when you need it, tires to keep the car straight and in the direction you would expect, and suspension to hold the car on the road. Dont skimp on the 3 main aspects of the car that will keep you alive)
B. |
Peter Nitschke
JunkFilterer
South Australia
GT4.0 V8
Posts: 7522
Reg: 11-2004
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Maurice Diggler wrote on Wednesday, April 11, 2007 - 09:05 pm:with only stock TT brakes / pads
Get a set of Ferodo DS2500 pads and you will be pleasantly surprised at how well the TT brakes can work. |
James Johnson
DieHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 641
Reg: 07-2005
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yeh morgan you saw how my 2500 pads went on the last cruise |
Shane McInnes
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30 GT-TL Manual
Posts: 1007
Reg: 07-2005
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Yeah but Morgs has roughly 100kw more than a standard Soarer at the Rear wheels, (soon to be even more power)
I think its a smart idea to upgrade the rotors + pads. Even if you go with Ferodo pads morgs with the new Rotors.
Ill eventually do my rotors and pads aswell. |
Nayr Civoknar
TryHard
Victoria
JZZ30
Posts: 175
Reg: 01-2007
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i think James has a fair bit of power at the rear wheels too if im not mistaken |
Steven Nanevski
Goo Roo
New South Wales
HKS T3G equipped TT coming soon... 
Posts: 1155
Reg: 07-2005
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If placing Pads with the new rotors, you definatly can not go wrong with toyota geninue brakes, I have found any aftermarket brake squeek and squeel like a old ladies hip replacement needing lube... |
Michael Howatt
TryHard
Victoria
4.0 GT-L - V8 - UZZ31
Posts: 138
Reg: 12-2005
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We mention a lot about rotors but what about calipers? |
Neil Griffiths
Trader
NSW
I have a Cadillac  and a Supercharged Manual V8 
Posts: 3834
Reg: 07-2005
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Celsior 4 Pot's Can't beat em for the price  |
Mustafa Akgul
Goo Roo
NSW
JZZ30-GTTL
Posts: 1061
Reg: 07-2005
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Neil Griffiths wrote on Sunday, April 15, 2007 - 05:08 pm:Celsior 4 Pot's
do they have same clearance issues with rims like the jza80 supra 4 pots ? |
Darryn Dewar
DieHard
Gisborne
UZZ30 Soarer
Posts: 747
Reg: 09-2005
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Yup, although slighty smaller |
Ashley Leach
DieHard
South Australia
GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 505
Reg: 02-2006
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Hmmm I don't think they'll fit mine, does anyone know exactly how much thicker/extra clearance above standard V8 brakes they need? |
Benny Gammelmark
Goo Roo
NSW
V8 UZZ31
Posts: 1961
Reg: 07-2005
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Just do a measurement. You need about 65mm from rotor to the inside of the rim. |
Ashley Leach
DieHard
South Australia
GT Limited UZZ31 V8
Posts: 545
Reg: 02-2006
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Bah, I'm nowhere near that. I've got about 48mm ish. Looks like I'll just have to stick with going with TT brakes, I'm pretty sure that they will fit...
Any confirmation on the clearance needed?
(I've read a few conflicting reports on the forum so far. So, yes, I have looked) |
David Henderson
Tinkerer
Nsw
TT
Posts: 30
Reg: 08-2007
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Just a quick price update...
MRT performance in rhodes sold me 4000 series slotted rotors DBA4748SR & DBA4748SL for $200 each.
Other quotes I got: Repco Nth Parramatta- $245, Autobarn Auburn- $275. |
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