Thanks mate, I should have thought of going there myself...Doh.

But that site visit has raised the question again. Both of the pictured discs above are from the 5000 series tested in motorsport applications for extreme conditions......

 

ic...

So the one in

FOR TRACK is 5000 series right?
And SHOW is the 4000 series...

 

I think the Application Chart on the site is even more useful.
http://www.dba.com.au/dba_catalogue_...tion_Chart.pdf

I am club level (up to 220kmh) - Well certainly I am at 190kmh at the back straight of Sandown. I am looking at it hard - how much is it I wonder :o

 

Gomez,
I see your point. This web page was made before the 5000 was available in a drilled version.
I think the marketing boys need to do some updating. The drilled 5000 fits into the 4000xs application group. I.E Premium street use.

Thanks for pointing this out.

Regards
Steve

 

Okay, so since I'm more likely to slam on the brakes to avoid an errant Holden than spend a day at the track, I'd pick the sprinter (drilled) over the 1500 guy (slotted).....

 

Hang on, the pic you've posted is a two piece drilled/slotted....that'd be a 5000xs then wouldn't it?

 

Whcih brand of pad do you recommand for your rotor, or it does not matter.

I guess if you change the rotor, you will advice your customer to change the pad at the same time?

 

Yes.
Whether the disc is 4000 or 5000 series if it is drilled (XS) it fits into the premium street catagory.

 

Normally I say to start with Ferodo if you want to upgrade to a performance pad but I am not sure on the availability in Australia. Len who brought his car in for me yesterday had EBC red ceramic fitted and suggested they work well. I don't beleive there is a big choice yet but I will find out over the next week or so.

I have found it to sometimes be advantageous to exchange new rotors and leave the old pads in for a while (500 + km). Your mechanic may not like the idea but it often allows the new discs to settle in without too much stress. Naturally the old pads will have plenty of life left in them and the friction face cleaned up (redressed).
Fitting new pads and rotors is fine as long as the correct bedding in procedure is followed.

 

has anyone found part numbers or prices for these yet?
I've been checking the dba site and they haven't mentioned anything.

 

Part numbers

Front
DBA 42550 - front plain disc
DBA 42550SL & DBA 42550SR - Slotted
DBA 42500XS - drilled and slotted

DBA 52550 - two piece plain
DBA 52550SL & DBA 52550SR - two piece Slotted
DBA 52500XS - two piece drilled and slotted

Rear
DBA 42551 - rear plain disc
DBA 42551SL & DBA 42551SR - Slotted
DBA 42551XS - drilled and slotted

DBA doesn't set retail pricing but I will ask a reseller what they have on them.

 

thanks steve.
are you planing on offering a 5000 series disc for the rear?

 

Steve, the website shows a picture of a blue hat for the two piece 5000 series.....but there doesn't seem to be one available?

 

We haven't had a request for the rear although it's an easy one to do if need be.
I'd say we will take note of the feedback to see if it's worth while making a two piece rear.

 

DBA 52550BLUSL / SR is the part number for blue hats. All the preorders were for Black,gold, and red but blue is in the system to be stocked. If you ordered them they would take 2 weeks otherwise they will be on the shelf by the end of march anyway.

 

DBA 42551SL $235
DBA42550SL $242
DBA52550SL $460

That's each including GST from Specialised Brake and Clutch in Sydney
02 9673 0988

You may be able to do a club deal with them if you wish.
Alternatively you have Repco, Bursons, Autobarn, ECT.

 

Is there a US supplier? Very interested in the 5000 slotted rotors for front and rear....

damn yankee

 

DBA USA LLC
Ph 310 696 3518
The warehouse is in Ca

Or try Stillen in Costa Mesa

 

dbasteve

http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36

Having looked into this disscusion i am more confused about pads than ever .

best pads for stock RX8 are ???

BEST PADS FOR UPGRADED ROTORS ARE ??

cheers
michael

 

dbasteve

http://www.mrtrally.com.au/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=36

Having looked into this disscusion i am more confused about pads than ever .

best pads for stock RX8 are ???

BEST PADS FOR UPGRADED ROTORS ARE ??

cheers
michael

 

Fair comment!
It can be very confusing.

It depends on your driving style.

Street use -
Hawk HPS - standard
Ferodo XL - medium
Hawk HP plus - med to aggressive
Ferodo Formula - aggressive

Track
Ferodo formula - club day intermediate
Hawk HP plus - club day intermediate
Ferodo DS2500 - club day spirited
Hawk HT10 - club day spirited

I hope this helps a little.
That thread is mainly focused on the WRX which is under braked. The RX 8 brakes are a better balanced system.

 

The Endless I got are aparently the equivalent compound to the Ferodo DS2500

Cheers,
Hymee.

 

Have just organised the Slotted DBA42550 discs for the front with the Hawk HP Plus pads. They are bein fitted this afternoon. Will let you know how they go.

Gibbo.

 

Gibbo might help when you get your turbo or supercharger.. In the sense to get the car engineered

Regards
phillip

 

People who pick yellow cars must be on the same wave lenght apart from the choice of Wheels :D let us know how they go together .

cheers
michael