Pads to complement new rotors
Jul 26, 2013, 04:45 PM
#1
Pads to complement new rotors
Hey guys. I'm about to order new DBA 4000 slotted rotors for all 4 corners. I was wondering if certain pads work better for slotted rotors because I like the Ferodo DS2500's. Also getting SS lines at the same time. Will this be a good combo? My car is 95% street, 5% 1/4 mile. Thanks for the help.
BTW I was also looking at the GiroDisc Magic pads.
BTW I was also looking at the GiroDisc Magic pads.
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Jul 29, 2013, 07:51 PM
#10
For heavy track use you might want to go with the 2 piece rotors such as DBA5000 or the equivalent from Baer or Stoptech or some of the others..upside is the rotor ring can be replaced cheaper than the whole rotor and hat.
Jul 29, 2013, 11:40 PM
#11
Why not blanks for the rear? Honestly, I think you're throwing your money away getting slotted rotors all around and especially for the rear unless they are lighter or can provide added benefit. The rears don't heat up anywhere near as much as the fronts, even with a 60/40 brake bias. That being said, you may want to consider a softer compound for the rear or if you're getting aggressive street pads for the front, just keeping your rear street pads.
As stated; you can't really go wrong with an aggressive street pad. You just want to find a pad that heats up fast or operates at a very low temp and has a decent temperature range to manage heat if you're running it on the 1/4" since it sounds like you mostly drag?
Did you read this already?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ct-thread.html
As stated; you can't really go wrong with an aggressive street pad. You just want to find a pad that heats up fast or operates at a very low temp and has a decent temperature range to manage heat if you're running it on the 1/4" since it sounds like you mostly drag?
Did you read this already?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ct-thread.html
Last edited by golgo13; Jul 29, 2013 at 11:42 PM.
Jul 30, 2013, 03:32 AM
#12
Yes...the DBA might have slight advantage over stock in running cooler due to the pillar design inside the rotors...any of the better pads will get you where you need to be whether it be EBC blue /orange or PFc or the Raybestos or Hawks or CL pads.
For heavy track use you might want to go with the 2 piece rotors such as DBA5000 or the equivalent from Baer or Stoptech or some of the others..upside is the rotor ring can be replaced cheaper than the whole rotor and hat.
For heavy track use you might want to go with the 2 piece rotors such as DBA5000 or the equivalent from Baer or Stoptech or some of the others..upside is the rotor ring can be replaced cheaper than the whole rotor and hat.
Why not blanks for the rear? Honestly, I think you're throwing your money away getting slotted rotors all around and especially for the rear unless they are lighter or can provide added benefit. The rears don't heat up anywhere near as much as the fronts, even with a 60/40 brake bias. That being said, you may want to consider a softer compound for the rear or if you're getting aggressive street pads for the front, just keeping your rear street pads.
As stated; you can't really go wrong with an aggressive street pad. You just want to find a pad that heats up fast or operates at a very low temp and has a decent temperature range to manage heat if you're running it on the 1/4" since it sounds like you mostly drag?
Did you read this already?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ct-thread.html
As stated; you can't really go wrong with an aggressive street pad. You just want to find a pad that heats up fast or operates at a very low temp and has a decent temperature range to manage heat if you're running it on the 1/4" since it sounds like you mostly drag?
Did you read this already?
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...ct-thread.html
I have no reason for wanting sub track oriented brakes. I might go to the dragstrip 1-2 days out of the year so there is honestly no reason to my madness. I'm just still running factory rotors and lines which have 110k miles on them and EBC Yellow with at least 66k miles on them. So I'm really just looking to upgrade from stock.
Thank you all for your input.
Jul 30, 2013, 09:44 AM
#14
I like the idea of using blanks for the rear. I don't see DBA 4000 blanks on MAP's website so I didn't think DBA made blanks for at least their 4000 series. I have EBC Yellow right now on all 4 corners. So you suggest keeping the Yellows in the rear with blank rotors and the DS2500's with maybe slotted 4000's in the front?
I have no reason for wanting sub track oriented brakes. I might go to the dragstrip 1-2 days out of the year so there is honestly no reason to my madness. I'm just still running factory rotors and lines which have 110k miles on them and EBC Yellow with at least 66k miles on them. So I'm really just looking to upgrade from stock.
Thank you all for your input.
I have no reason for wanting sub track oriented brakes. I might go to the dragstrip 1-2 days out of the year so there is honestly no reason to my madness. I'm just still running factory rotors and lines which have 110k miles on them and EBC Yellow with at least 66k miles on them. So I'm really just looking to upgrade from stock.
Thank you all for your input.
If you do decide you want to run blanks in the rear, you can save a few bucks and get blanks from any auto parts store. You don't need expensive name brand rear rotors, really. I don't know the EBC Yellowstuff temperature range, but you can run them in the rear with a more aggressive pad in the front depending on your needs and what you're doing with the car.
