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06-07-2006, 11:05 PM
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FRIKA
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Ive just ordered DBA 4000 slotted rotors and Ferodo Formula pads.
Do you think this is an ok combo? Note: Car only used for normal driving. All comments welcome
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06-07-2006, 11:14 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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Is this just the standard brake setup?
That'll perform really well. The Ferodo's make nearly no dust at all. I'm running that combo on the rear of my car.
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06-07-2006, 11:17 PM
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How much on average would this combo set you back?
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06-07-2006, 11:20 PM
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FRIKA
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Costing me about $765 for all 4 rotors and all new pads.
Mates rates
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06-07-2006, 11:22 PM
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FRIKA
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Yeah just standard to replace the existing standard ones. if that makes sense
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06-07-2006, 11:31 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
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I'd look into the Tickford Setup. Larger 329mm rotor, will fill your 19" rims a bit better. Increased braking performance.
Then again, it will nearly double the price. As you need to buy the caliper and the larger rotors. Otherwise I reckon that setup would be quite good for road use. Cheers
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06-07-2006, 11:43 PM
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FRIKA
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Thanks LG.
Money is an issue as i would like to invest in other things for my car. Quote:
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07-07-2006, 07:39 AM
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Can you still buy the tickford upgrade from ford or have they been discontinued?
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07-07-2006, 07:48 AM
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If you can't stretch the Tickford rotor setup ... replace your brake lines with braided lines ... this gives a more positive braking feel when first applying the brakes ... they feel solid and give you the extra confidence in knowing they will pull up ... where as the standard lines still give a soft cushioned feel.
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07-07-2006, 09:04 AM
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Having said that the combo is good,I ran that on the XR8. You will find brake dust will build up at the front a bit but that's the trade off for good braking.
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07-07-2006, 09:14 AM
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I've put the DBA 4000's but with bendix pads on mine all round & the brake pedal feels so much better over the standard set up. Plus you can use them much harder for alot longer too.
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07-07-2006, 10:11 AM
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FRIKA
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Thanks for all the feedback guys. cant wait to get them changed.
So youre saying to change my brake lines as well? If so what do you recommend?
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07-07-2006, 10:50 AM
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You can buy nowadays Braided brake lines, mesh wrapped around the rubber brake hose inturn reducing the flex/expansion of the rubber. Much better brake pedal feel.
Standard on my T3,feel superb. Check out Cebco's website,he has a offshoot company sellling these around the country.
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07-07-2006, 10:57 AM
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FTG sell kits ... Joe at Crescent Motors sell them.
And Pirtek can make them as well.
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07-07-2006, 03:03 PM
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FRIKA
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