New Pads And Rotors For My T

[Benny]

NVT,

My advice if you don't really push your brakes too hard but want something with a little more performance would be to change the front rotors and pads and change the fluid. I'm a fan of the 4000 slotted rotors, ferodo DS pads and a good fluid like AP Racing stuff.

Have a talk to Matt at Race Brakes and see what he has to offer.

Benny

[Maximus]

While you are doing it dont forget braided lines/hoses too.

Makes the pedal actually feel like it is connected to the brakes.

[GR8XR6]

Winner of Nizpro Intercooler - To be installed shortly

Maximus you got this installed yet? LOL.

[Busson]

Anyone got prices on the DBA4000 slotted rotors, just want to know what price is good for them, cheers

[Mish]

So...first questions first...can this be done on the FG as well? I heard something about changning the brakes possibly causing issues with the electronics and computers and stuff?

For an FG XR6T, is upgrading the lines, rotors and pads enough? You don't need to change the calipers? Is it possible to change calipers without effecting electronics?

And lastly...is it that simple? Different rotors, lines and pads is all you need to make the stopping better? Normally I drive fairly "energentically" shall we say, so I would probably prefer to do it all round. But even at $1200 is seems like a bloody worthwhile thing to do. The brakes is the single thing that every review has complained about.

[our06t]

read Benny's post above mate

he has the fg and I can tell you he uses (abuses) those brakes hard

and he loves them

[EvilDaifu]

Just wondering where you can get DBA 4000s and Bendix pads for $600 (or close that cost) around Melbourne for the front brakes? Any reputable places, please?

[DBA Steve]

Hi EvilDaifu,

This thread is getting on a bit but I wasn't sure if you'd had a satisfactory answer yet.

All the best

Steve

DBA

[EvilDaifu]

Thanks Steve, I eventually got dba 4000s slotted rotors and Race Brakes RB24 pads on the front on my BA XR6T. Great so far - good stopping power, no brake dust on my rims, no brake squeaking and thankfully, no brake shudder. Also cost me $482 all up including parts and fitting while I waited (45 mins) at Race Brakes in Yarraville VIC

Edited 29/06/09 07:01 AM by EvilDaifu

[whistler6]

I recommend Hightek Brakes in Moorabbin, they do my cars & are quite cheap & do a good job!