jvazquez53
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I just ordered a set of DBA Gold Longlife rotors for my 92, any inputs on those?
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They are pretty damn good upgrades. But, you can't get them turned....ever.
FWIW - DBA slotted rotors warped on my FJ-62 inside of a couple thousand miles. When I originally installed them I had the studs pressed in and the shop that pressed the studs in checked them for runout before they gave them back to me. Never overheated them either (per their painted heat indicators). I am running TLC4x4 Monster calipers and upgraded pads but I doubt that had anything to do with it. I had them turned and they're doing better but I'm not holding my breath.
The holes are good if you are running metallic pads since they both cool the pads and the rotors while promoting even wear of both the pads and and the rotors.My only complaint is the dirt collecting in all the holes.. if you ever run through lots of muddy water you will collect dirt in them too. I have "re-drilled" mine with a cordless drill a couple of times, which leaves a little pile of sand under each one, and all that can't be good for the pads, etc. My next set will be slotted only, fwiw.
Not OEM. Metallic pads are rough on OEM rotors because they build up heat and cause grooving.So are 100 series pads metallic?
My experience as well as other published tests do not support that testimony.On an 80 series, I don't think your stopping power will get any better than OEM rotors and 100 series pads.