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jb4845 · Dec 4th, 2006, 10:07 PM

Well my newly acquired MCS needs some front discs and pads - I have done the search and read past thoughts but wanted to find out the latest thinking.

I was probably going to opt for the DBA 4000 series front discs (slotted only) but just not sure on the pads - these discs are relatively new and there seem to be no posts on people's experince with them

My car will be used 95% day to day driving with 5% motorsport (sprints and hillclimbs) so need a cleanish pad that will not wear out too fast

My initial thoughts were the Ferodo DS2500 based on some reading, but then I saw some guys had had wear problems on slotted rotors with hard driving - otherwise they seem to get good reviews

My other thoughts were Racebrakes RB74's

What recent experience and recommendations have people got for brakes?

Thanks JOSH

-blacky- · Dec 5th, 2006, 07:26 AM

HI

I've just bought the DBA4000's and a set of DS2500 to go on my car. Did a heap of looking on here and other forums to see how the pair go together. Couldn't find anything bad about it so I got them.
They will be going on before the PITS Secret Santa, so hopefully everyone can have a look then.

The DBA's can be purchased from any Autobarn/Autopro and the pads I got from Competition Friction in Canberra.

dsakko · Dec 5th, 2006, 10:53 PM

If you don't mind me asking, how much (each) were the DBA4000's?

I've previously gone for the Powerslot discs at $107 ea (front) and $96 ea (rear) plus postage and I'm very happy with them, but would prefer an Aussie product if possible.

MiniFr34k · Dec 6th, 2006, 08:56 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by -blacky- (original)

HI

I've just bought the DBA4000's and a set of DS2500 to go on my car. Did a heap of looking on here and other forums to see how the pair go together. Couldn't find anything bad about it so I got them.
They will be going on before the PITS Secret Santa, so hopefully everyone can have a look then.

The DBA's can be purchased from any Autobarn/Autopro and the pads I got from Competition Friction in Canberra.

hi mate, ill be heading to s.santa. if u dont mind - id love to check these out!..

-blacky- · Dec 7th, 2006, 10:31 AM

The DBA's were $229 each and were on special at Autobarn at the time. Will get the other half to get them on this weekend (if he can get away from the project 4x4) ready for secret santa

Dec 4th, 2006, 10:07 PM	#1
jb4845 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Lake Macquarie Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 21 Offline	Brake Disc and Pad recommendations? Well my newly acquired MCS needs some front discs and pads - I have done the search and read past thoughts but wanted to find out the latest thinking. I was probably going to opt for the DBA 4000 series front discs (slotted only) but just not sure on the pads - these discs are relatively new and there seem to be no posts on people's experince with them My car will be used 95% day to day driving with 5% motorsport (sprints and hillclimbs) so need a cleanish pad that will not wear out too fast My initial thoughts were the Ferodo DS2500 based on some reading, but then I saw some guys had had wear problems on slotted rotors with hard driving - otherwise they seem to get good reviews My other thoughts were Racebrakes RB74's What recent experience and recommendations have people got for brakes? Thanks JOSH

Dec 5th, 2006, 07:26 AM	#2 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 05:34 PM Posts: 1,672 Offline	HI I've just bought the DBA4000's and a set of DS2500 to go on my car. Did a heap of looking on here and other forums to see how the pair go together. Couldn't find anything bad about it so I got them. They will be going on before the PITS Secret Santa, so hopefully everyone can have a look then. The DBA's can be purchased from any Autobarn/Autopro and the pads I got from Competition Friction in Canberra. - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

Dec 5th, 2006, 10:53 PM	#3 (permalink)
dsakko MINI2 Senior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Adelaide, S.A. Local Time: 05:04 PM Posts: 734 Offline	If you don't mind me asking, how much (each) were the DBA4000's? I've previously gone for the Powerslot discs at $107 ea (front) and $96 ea (rear) plus postage and I'm very happy with them, but would prefer an Aussie product if possible. Feb 02 R50

Dec 7th, 2006, 10:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
-blacky- MCSJCW Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Central Coast NSW Local Time: 05:34 PM Posts: 1,672 Offline	The DBA's were $229 each and were on special at Autobarn at the time. Will get the other half to get them on this weekend (if he can get away from the project 4x4) ready for secret santa - Blacky - 2003 MCS JCW Trouble Maker

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Dec 6th, 2006, 08:56 AM	#4 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 04:34 PM Posts: 2,173 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by -blacky- (original) HI I've just bought the DBA4000's and a set of DS2500 to go on my car. Did a heap of looking on here and other forums to see how the pair go together. Couldn't find anything bad about it so I got them. They will be going on before the PITS Secret Santa, so hopefully everyone can have a look then. The DBA's can be purchased from any Autobarn/Autopro and the pads I got from Competition Friction in Canberra. hi mate, ill be heading to s.santa. if u dont mind - id love to check these out!..

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