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RDA vs. DBA?
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 2:50 am
by bryzabone
Has anyone upgraded rotors on their cj's from these guys?
i'm keen on DBA kangaroo paw disc's, but wondering on feedback for our particular cars.
(drop in replacements, no caliper kits)
discuss!
http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/index.php/rotors.html
http://www.dbadirect.com.au/street-series
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:40 am
by timd
I used RDA slotteds in my Skyline... No complaints, stopped well.
The main reason I went RDA was price, and I would definately buy them again.
Posted: Sun Jul 25, 2010 9:58 am
by tryg
I have used product from both companies without complaint, but, RDA makes a rotor to fit ES/VR and VRX... DBA on the other hand only services EVOs at this point in time, from my research and enquiries.
Posted: Sun Aug 08, 2010 6:15 pm
by kinesis
I should get mine installed... :p I've got them sitting in my room waiting...
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 6:14 pm
by LZY_EYE
You should pete!! They will serve you well.
I phoned DBA and they told me that they could cater for everyone except VRX owners for front discs.
Spareparts has DBA on his RA.
I will go RDA again when my pads run out as I cannot get DBA to try out...
Posted: Mon Aug 09, 2010 10:08 pm
by smithsy
RDA slotted and dimpled front rotors with EBC Redstuff on the front and EBC Green stuff on the rear is a good match and far outperforms the OEM brakes...
Posted: Tue Aug 10, 2010 11:22 am
by WASABI
Personally, I'd be looking into Dixcel stuff if it's available for your car... Much better quality products then RDA & DBA & all very similar in price.
They also have matching pads to go with the rotors which is always a bonus.
I'm pretty sure Just JDM will be able to look after you for that stuff
Otherwise, I'd go DBA... Know heaps of people that run them & are very happy with them. Mind you, I know people that run RDA & have had no dramas
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 6:35 pm
by Tweak
After picking up my cj lancer ralliart it was the first thing that got my attention was the brakes.............. well lack of brakes. So its the first thing that will be on the upgrade list for sure
Posted: Thu Nov 18, 2010 11:48 pm
by driftnut((
got a quote for full set of DBA slotted rotors with pads $850 installed, so they now make the rears as well as the fronts
Posted: Fri Nov 19, 2010 5:14 pm
by mr_evo
I'm getting DBA 5000 series slotted front and rear rotors
Posted: Mon Nov 22, 2010 10:31 pm
by bryzabone
just be careful jase, the 5000 series are a 2-part rotor. in NSW i believe thats a defect, dunno about QLD.
better to be safe than sorry if ya pulled over tho
and thats good ben, if you go ahead with it, post up details(pads, pics, fit, b4 and after etc)
850$ is pretty good for a front/rear full upgrade fitted.
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 7:16 am
by aspir3
bryzabone wrote:just be careful jase, the 5000 series are a 2-part rotor. in NSW i believe thats a defect, dunno about QLD.
better to be safe than sorry if ya pulled over tho
and thats good ben, if you go ahead with it, post up details(pads, pics, fit, b4 and after etc)
850$ is pretty good for a front/rear full upgrade fitted.
I have heard the 2 part rotors are defectable but I noticed on the weekend that the MR Evo have 2 part Brembo rotors.
So should be OK as long as they are ADR approved.
Posted: Tue Nov 23, 2010 9:15 am
by mr_evo
im pretty sure they are legal in QLD, and yes the MR comes with 2 piece brembo rotors, and it is an option with the GSR if you get the performance package... 2 piece is better for me for track work, cheaper in the long run ifi encounter any problems with the rotors i wont have to replace the whole thing
