Brembo Vs. DBA Slotted Rotors?
06-15-10, 08:16 AM
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Brembo Vs. DBA Slotted Rotors?
Anyone have experience with one versus the other? Trying to decide which way to go and I've pretty much decided that slotted only versus slotted and cross drilled is preferred. Please let me know what your experience has been.
Thx
Thx
06-16-10, 09:59 AM
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I haven't used either, but if I were going to use slotted rotors it would be from Power Slot:
http://banzai-racing.com/store/93+_r...ake_rotor.html
I've known many happy track-hounds who have used them.
http://banzai-racing.com/store/93+_r...ake_rotor.html
I've known many happy track-hounds who have used them.
06-16-10, 03:34 PM
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Rotary Freak
If it's a FD, DBA 4000 series 22mm, have shown a propensity to crack through the slots, have a picture here somewhere where the crack has actually gone from the friction surface through the hat - mind, this is using them on the heaviest braking track here.
A mate brings in several thousand rotors from Italy every year, the industrial conglomerate he buys from actually produces some of the "street" ones for Brembo, so I wouldn't place too much importance on the branding. If you're just using on the street, I'd go for whatever is cheapest, whatever they are.
A mate brings in several thousand rotors from Italy every year, the industrial conglomerate he buys from actually produces some of the "street" ones for Brembo, so I wouldn't place too much importance on the branding. If you're just using on the street, I'd go for whatever is cheapest, whatever they are.
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06-16-10, 09:22 PM
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Out of all of them, I would probably use DBA 4000 Wiperslots for performance/bang for the buck for street use and some track use.
Brembo has had some machining issues with some of their rotors I heard. Can't validate this.
Don't waste your time with drilled.
Brembo has had some machining issues with some of their rotors I heard. Can't validate this.
Don't waste your time with drilled.
06-17-10, 12:57 AM
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Depends on your intentions for the car. For mostly "street" and light track, 4000s will be fine. For a track car, I'd suggest Centric premium blank rotors. They'll maybe last a day or two less than the DBA4000s, at a fraction of the cost.
My DBA4000s on my STI had major heat checking after three lapping days, and after six finally cracked. But of course, the STI is heavier than an FD, so YMMV.
My DBA4000s on my STI had major heat checking after three lapping days, and after six finally cracked. But of course, the STI is heavier than an FD, so YMMV.
06-24-10, 12:54 PM
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What would be good brake pads to go with the DBA's I mean materials work differently with one another like kevlar, or ceramic. If you geta set of rotors you will need to get some brakes that go well with those rotors.
07-08-10, 10:12 AM
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StopTech owns Power Slot, notice the similarity in part numbers
http://banzai-racing.com/store/93+_r...ake_rotor.html
http://banzai-racing.com/store/93+_r...ake_rotor.html
And Centric owns both.
I like Centric rotors. I use their blanks on various cars (Mini, Miata, formerly RX7, BMW etc).
I'm surprised Banzai doesn't list those as they are a great option. I love the way the center section of the centric rotor is coated in a black paint/coating so they don't rust and look like ****.
07-08-10, 11:06 AM
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Hey everyone,
On the Centric slotted rotors, anyone know what the difference is between part numbers CE12645051CSL and CE12645051SL?? They are at a different price point, so I'm trying to figure out which would be best to purchase and why. Thanks!
On the Centric slotted rotors, anyone know what the difference is between part numbers CE12645051CSL and CE12645051SL?? They are at a different price point, so I'm trying to figure out which would be best to purchase and why. Thanks!
07-08-10, 12:13 PM
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Centric or Brembo blanks are both great I have used both on track many time with no issues in multiple applications.
Centrics look better - the hats are coated black and won't rust over time. The Brembos will turn brown with surface rust when they get wet.
Don't bother with slots.
On the part numbers above the one with the "C" near the end is crossdrilled and slotted, the other is just slotted.
Centrics look better - the hats are coated black and won't rust over time. The Brembos will turn brown with surface rust when they get wet.
Don't bother with slots.
On the part numbers above the one with the "C" near the end is crossdrilled and slotted, the other is just slotted.
07-08-10, 01:25 PM
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Centric or Brembo blanks are both great I have used both on track many time with no issues in multiple applications.
Centrics look better - the hats are coated black and won't rust over time. The Brembos will turn brown with surface rust when they get wet.
Don't bother with slots.
On the part numbers above the one with the "C" near the end is crossdrilled and slotted, the other is just slotted.
Centrics look better - the hats are coated black and won't rust over time. The Brembos will turn brown with surface rust when they get wet.
Don't bother with slots.
On the part numbers above the one with the "C" near the end is crossdrilled and slotted, the other is just slotted.
07-08-10, 01:49 PM
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Centric Drilled/ Drilled & Slotted are the Stoptech
Centric Slotted are the PowerSlot
If you want Centric blanks we can get those
Hawk and EBC are both great http://banzai-racing.com/store/93+_rx-7_brakes.html
Centric Slotted are the PowerSlot
If you want Centric blanks we can get those
Hawk and EBC are both great http://banzai-racing.com/store/93+_rx-7_brakes.html
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07-08-10, 08:11 PM
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HP+ is probably the best street pad there is, definately good for autocross. they have outstanding cold bite, and can work well for track without too much power/weight (my car at 315whp is a little too fast for them without ducting).
when driven hard they dust pretty bad, and its mildly corrosive, so remember to clean your wheels.
when driven hard they dust pretty bad, and its mildly corrosive, so remember to clean your wheels.