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DBA Rotors Out Of Stock In The US
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a few months after i went through the break system upgrade i started reading some threads on this topic. i wish i had this knowledge before my upgrade, i would have gladly given it a shot. i definitely will do so if i ever begin to detect signs of "warping" of my ARTs or any other vehicle.
I spend alot of time towing in the hills of Arkansas,they are not small, and Ive never had a Toyota bumper warp. MIke
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That's great info. MIke
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I would stay away from drilled. Slotted can help to keep the pads/rotors cleaner. If you want a better rotor than stock, the DBA is nice and has more metal in the cooling fins than a normal rotor helping to prevent issues. Pad choice becomes very important also, what kind do you run? I would go with a DBA ceramic. Also do you take the time to bed in your pads properly? Can make a world of difference.
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I have been running OEM semi metalic pads... I was told ceramic will run cooler is this true? I do break the pads in... please explain "bed in" technique... thanks for the help.
Switch to a ceramic pad. Below is the Hawk bed in procedure.
There are other procedures out there.
Good Luck.
- After installing new brake pads, make 6 to 10 stops from approximately 30-35 mph applying moderate pressure.
- Make an additional 2 to 3 hard stops from approximately 40 to 45 mph.
- DO NOT DRAG BRAKES!
- Allow 15 minutes for brake system to cool down.
- After step 4 your new pads are ready for use.
hilarious.....
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Well can't wait for the DBA rotors so I ordered OEMs maybe next time around... thanks for all the help and info.
Ok...been out of touch for a couple weeks...just got back from a 4,300 mile foray. The Stoptech Big Brake Kit up front (rear's are not available yet) just keeps amazing me!
I'll post up my front ART rotors in the Classifieds...after SnT next week
. They have right at 100k miles on them and only a few thousandths wear.
A couple years ago due to the increased cost of Porterfield brake pads I opted to try Centric Ceramics at all four corners (with the ART rotors). Beyond the attractiveness of being 1/4 of the price they didn't impress. In fact at the time I installed the Stoptech kit up front I found several of the Centric's pads had heat/stress cracks. I'm positive this is what was responsible for the pad transfer to the ART's. Cheap is and cheap gets. At the time of the Stoptech install I overhauled the rear calipers, garnet paper'd the rear ART rotors and installed new Porterfields once again on the rear. Perfect once again!
Everyone has a different idea of what works and what doesn't. My rig's loaded rolling weight is just under 8,000lbs. And with the KK in tow its over 10,000lbs. Granted the KK has electric drum brakes but better brakes on the towing rig are never a negative. I've never been satisfied with the brakes on my 100. Yes the ART/Porterfield combo went along way providing significantly better peak braking power. But based on over 5,500 miles now on the Stoptech's I'd buy them again no question whatsoever. They're worth every penny for those seeking: More peak power with significantly better modulation along with incredibly firm and high pedal position. Based on my testing to date I want no more for better braking*.
*The only slight negative I can come up with regarding the Stoptechs: The pads dust more than the Porterfields and/or the Centrics. And they do squeak a little now and then. But not enough to make me go back
I'll post up my front ART rotors in the Classifieds...after SnT next week
. They have right at 100k miles on them and only a few thousandths wear. A couple years ago due to the increased cost of Porterfield brake pads I opted to try Centric Ceramics at all four corners (with the ART rotors). Beyond the attractiveness of being 1/4 of the price they didn't impress. In fact at the time I installed the Stoptech kit up front I found several of the Centric's pads had heat/stress cracks. I'm positive this is what was responsible for the pad transfer to the ART's. Cheap is and cheap gets. At the time of the Stoptech install I overhauled the rear calipers, garnet paper'd the rear ART rotors and installed new Porterfields once again on the rear. Perfect once again!
Everyone has a different idea of what works and what doesn't. My rig's loaded rolling weight is just under 8,000lbs. And with the KK in tow its over 10,000lbs. Granted the KK has electric drum brakes but better brakes on the towing rig are never a negative
. I've never been satisfied with the brakes on my 100. Yes the ART/Porterfield combo went along way providing significantly better peak braking power. But based on over 5,500 miles now on the Stoptech's I'd buy them again no question whatsoever. They're worth every penny for those seeking: More peak power with significantly better modulation along with incredibly firm and high pedal position. Based on my testing to date I want no more for better braking*. *The only slight negative I can come up with regarding the Stoptechs: The pads dust more than the Porterfields and/or the Centrics. And they do squeak a little now and then. But not enough to make me go back