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DJ_Brown
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im not sure if lucas/TRW have been mentioned, but they have a higher temp rating than the bendix ultimates and are cheaper. not much, but are cheaper.
However, as with any good braking pad, lots of dust.
Lucas are the pads fitted standard to europeans, bmws, astras, etc.. and they all do some stopping.
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MICKYYYY
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| Posted: Mon May 19, 2008 4:59 pm Post subject: brakes |
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Great feedback guys
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MICKYYYY
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| Posted: Sat May 24, 2008 2:23 pm Post subject: rotors |
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| How good are RDA rotors guys? |
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BenJ
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Has anyone used the RDA Brake Pads that come with the RDA Rotors?
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MICKYYYY
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| Posted: Sun May 25, 2008 1:39 am Post subject: rotors |
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Reason i ask is that i can get RDA slotted and drilled rotors for $40.00 each through my mechanic
He also mentioned that slotted and drilled rotors cannot be machined??? |
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data_mine
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| They can, but most places don't have the right machine to do it (most use a spring loaded cutter, this is bad when it gets stuck in a slot/hole). |
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I was told RDA are made in china and aren't painted giving them a rusted look over time. I have RDA discs in the rear with some bendix pads. They seem to do the job but I think it may need replacing.
Front are DBA and they work great. Have bendix ultimate pads on it and it squeals like a mofo. So I might try another pad whenever the pad starts to wear out.
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1965tbird
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| Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 12:30 am Post subject: |
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| tried RDA and Ferodo really really not a fan for the money you save it isnt worth it in my opinion so i went to BEndix SRT nd DBA slotted never looked back little dust and if you knew how hard it is to clean my mags you would also appreciate it , no squeals only after ive washed it for about a minute. And lastly they do get noisy when hot but like a humming noise when braking hard, lol hard to explain. Like i say each to their own, at the end of the day everyone has a different experience with different products. |
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fiftyone
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| Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 1:18 am Post subject: Re: rotors |
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| MICKYYYY wrote: | Reason i ask is that i can get RDA slotted and drilled rotors for $40.00 each through my mechanic
He also mentioned that slotted and drilled rotors cannot be machined??? |
that much? at that price it sounds like they fell off the back of a truck. i'd very quickly take him up on that offer and buy 5 SETS while im at it |
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MICKYYYY
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| Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 2:17 am Post subject: brakes |
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Apparently its a warehouse clerance sale but i dont want to buy them and not be happy with them.
I rather get DBA's and know im gona be happy with them. |
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BenJ
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| Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 4:08 pm Post subject: Re: brakes |
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| MICKYYYY wrote: | Apparently its a warehouse clerance sale but i dont want to buy them and not be happy with them.
I rather get DBA's and know im gona be happy with them. |
I will have a set of front ones please?
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I have used DBA' and RDA's. The DBA's were slotted and drilled and i ended up cracking the front set. The RDA's are now on the car and have been trouble free although they are only slotted. And 1965tbird, i know what you mean about the humming. I get that a lot when slowing from 170odd at the end of the track
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| BenJ wrote: | Has anyone used the RDA Brake Pads that come with the RDA Rotors?
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yes, after a few weeks, car has developed a squeel for the last couple metres of a stop, but other than that they are fine lol |
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| Posted: Mon May 26, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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| The humming is the slots doing their work. I like it. |
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1965tbird
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never said i didnt like it  it means the abs is also working very hard it actually isnt that noticable but if your pedantic about your car youll notice any difference in sound. Well my rule of thumb is i never go stingy on brakes and tires the rest can be bargained on. thats my 2c anyway. |
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data_mine
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| Posted: Fri May 30, 2008 12:21 am Post subject: |
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| 1965tbird wrote: | | never said i didnt like it it means the abs is also working very hard it actually isnt that noticable but if your pedantic about your car youll notice any difference in sound. Well my rule of thumb is i never go stingy on brakes and tires the rest can be bargained on. thats my 2c anyway. |
No it doesn't. The escaping gases from the slots makes the noise, ABS doesn't came into it. |
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MICKYYYY
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:11 pm Post subject: brakes |
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Well i just ordered my slotted disc rotors front & rear, braided lines and ultimate pads from our sponcer hightek brakes so ill get them installed next week and see how we go.
Then move onto suspension mods |
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brad17djr
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 9:40 pm Post subject: |
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| Oh dont forget to get hub seals, or better still front bearing kits and some grease. i got the dba slotteds with protex ceremic pads front and rear, great pads/dics realy good hen hot not much dust and squeel free as for the humming i like it it make's it sound like there working hard |
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MICKYYYY
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| Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 10:09 pm Post subject: brakes |
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| My wheels bearing where replaced about 2 months ago now, should i replace them again? |
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brad17djr
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| Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 5:55 pm Post subject: |
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| nah i wouldn't if they were done right but check them and u will probly still need hub seals to be on the safe side |
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