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Rusty 08-29-2013 09:32 PM
I run the Racing Brake rotors front and rear. Z1 stainless lines, brake cooling ducts, Motul 600 brake fluid. For pads. I have EBC Yellowstuff. Not a bad pad for both DD and track. But I'm ready to go to Carbotechs. I've got 6 trackdays with no problems so far. ;)

synolimit 08-29-2013 09:37 PM
I'd do Z1's since replacing the outer rotor should be cheaper than anything. I believe $200 something.

martin82 08-29-2013 10:55 PM
The replacement rotor on the dba5000 outer ring is about 400$

synolimit 08-29-2013 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by martin82 (Post 2467375)
The replacement rotor on the dba5000 outer ring is about 400$
Screw that

osbornsm 08-30-2013 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by mts (Post 2467011)
1) Are you sure you warped them? More often than not, the warped feeling is uneven pad deposits and can be fixed by a very light turning.
Oh yah, i re-bed the pads... to the rotors and still no resolution. Took it to the dealer and they turned the rotors for me under warranty... they were warped like Pringles. lol

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Originally Posted by mts (Post 2467011)
2) As someone else already said, the specific track pad you use can make a huge difference in rotor life. Some of them flat eat rotors.
I use Carbotech XP8 pads all the way around. They are very forgiving on rotors, unlike Hawks.

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Originally Posted by mts (Post 2467011)
3) I've run on DBA's before and my experience is they don't last anywhere close to 5x as long as OEM.
Well they've GOT to last longer than 2 days!!

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Originally Posted by V8Killer (Post 2467198)
Did you find a place that does a package deal on all 4 with pads and fluid?
Ahh, no... no package deals... but talk to Zspeed and ask for their DBA 5000 rotor deal... $535 is KILLER for this kind of setup. :tiphat:

...but then again, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.

DEpointfive0 08-30-2013 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by martin82 (Post 2467375)
The replacement rotor on the dba5000 outer ring is about 400$
Joe said outer rings are about $200

osbornsm 08-30-2013 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DEpointfive0 (Post 2467733)
Joe said outer rings are about $200
WHEW... had me worried for a min there. EEK.

:p

Sh0velMan 08-30-2013 08:55 AM
I've seen the replacement rings for ~$350 a pair.

That's really not bad at all, IMO.

synolimit 08-30-2013 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by osbornsm (Post 2467668)
Oh yah, i re-bed the pads... to the rotors and still no resolution. Took it to the dealer and they turned the rotors for me under warranty... they were warped like Pringles. lol


I use Carbotech XP8 pads all the way around. They are very forgiving on rotors, unlike Hawks.


Well they've GOT to last longer than 2 days!!


Ahh, no... no package deals... but talk to Zspeed and ask for their DBA 5000 rotor deal... $535 is KILLER for this kind of setup. :tiphat:

...but then again, that's just my opinion, I could be wrong.
Not really when replacements are that expensive! Wouldn't you want cheaper replacements?

osbornsm 08-30-2013 09:50 AM
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Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2467753)
Not really when replacements are that expensive! Wouldn't you want cheaper replacements?
Well, yes... obviously. But Replacement OEM rotors are ~$250 and replacement rotor rings for the DBA set are about $400.

I'm going for longevity here... but of course that has yet to prove itself. :stirthepot:

synolimit 08-30-2013 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by osbornsm (Post 2467800)
Well, yes... obviously. But Replacement OEM rotors are ~$250 and replacement rotor rings for the DBA set are about $400.

I'm going for longevity here... but of course that has yet to prove itself. :stirthepot:
Z1 started their rotors in 09. By now they're proven. I believe they said $200 for replacement so I'd of gone cheaper since it seems to happen a lot to you. But it's done now so whatever.

PS, how the hell you going to replace them? Do you own that 3 star screw bit?

synolimit 08-30-2013 10:53 AM
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Am I missing something? I popped this cover and the frame is there. How am I supposed to get the brake hose in there?

osbornsm 08-30-2013 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2467888)
Am I missing something? I popped this cover and the frame is there. How am I supposed to get the brake hose in there?
Left side and RIGHT side are routed differently. Had to cut the FRP plastic to make room for the hoze. :tup:

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Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2467881)
PS, how the hell you going to replace them? Do you own that 3 star screw bit?
Nahh, the nuts / bolts need to be torqued very specifically and w/ high temp loctite. Not to mention the 3 start bit.
- I would ONLY trust a shop to re-install new rotors, not me. :icon17:

DEpointfive0 08-30-2013 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by synolimit (Post 2467881)
Z1 started their rotors in 09. By now they're proven. I believe they said $200 for replacement so I'd of gone cheaper since it seems to happen a lot to you. But it's done now so whatever.

PS, how the hell you going to replace them? Do you own that 3 star screw bit?
I don't mean to knock Z1... But...
I think DBA is more proven because its not just ONE platform, or ONE car, and I doubt they have made or sold more than 100 sets.

Now, I know DBA some problems a few years ago, but hey, when you mass produce stuff, shít will invariably happen every once in a while. Especially when you don't know how products were BEATEN around a track.


Also, yes I have that star 3 tip screw bits! Harbor Freight FTW!!!

Voice59 08-30-2013 12:34 PM
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Originally Posted by V8Killer (Post 2463216)
Woww.. I have this exact same set up minus their stainless steel lines. I have Z1's. I have no issues with mine at all.


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