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Old 01-09-2012, 09:12 AM   #31
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What's the difference between the 4000 series T3 rotors and the old slotted 4000 series rotors? Are these available still?
The slots are different and the old 6x6 are not available anymore sorry.
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Old 01-09-2012, 11:56 AM   #32
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ok so Ive got a BF V8 non XR ute.. I need to replace the rotors.. I can pay $60 for brand new stock ones.. and they work.. if I wanted slotted etc.. are they purely just for **** factor when it comes to everyday use? IE: unless I participate in track days is there really any point in upgrading ?
I do understand that with more power you need better braking power.. but again this would be in racing situations.. right? because the ute slows down perfectly fine from 175kph (thats where it cuts out) but I dont see myself racing everywhere I go.. opinions./advise would be appreciated.. insults will be returned.
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Old 01-09-2012, 02:50 PM   #33
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H.G I put it this way. Never skimp on tyres, brakes or suspension. They're the only things keeping you on the road. Racing or not, wouldn't you rather have better brakes than not?
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:47 AM   #34
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Default Re: New rotors and pads for BF Super Pursuit ute

Matt, can the factory front Brembo rotors be skimmed?
Apart from them potentially being warped/hotspotted, I've noticed a slight ridge has developed on the outer edges of the contact surface.
I want to keep them as spares. Is skimming expensive and do you know/recommend anyone in Perth?
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Old 03-09-2012, 12:07 PM   #35
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Matt, can the factory front Brembo rotors be skimmed?
Apart from them potentially being warped/hotspotted, I've noticed a slight ridge has developed on the outer edges of the contact surface.
I want to keep them as spares. Is skimming expensive and do you know/recommend anyone in Perth?
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You should be able to skim them without any dramas, there was a place in canning vale that said they would do mine for $20 each other places were up to $60 per rotor.
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Old 03-09-2012, 02:33 PM   #36
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ok so Ive got a BF V8 non XR ute.. I need to replace the rotors.. I can pay $60 for brand new stock ones.. and they work.. if I wanted slotted etc.. are they purely just for **** factor when it comes to everyday use? IE: unless I participate in track days is there really any point in upgrading ?
I do understand that with more power you need better braking power.. but again this would be in racing situations.. right? because the ute slows down perfectly fine from 175kph (thats where it cuts out) but I dont see myself racing everywhere I go.. opinions./advise would be appreciated.. insults will be returned.
Yes the slotted rotors with a better quality pad will be an improvement over std but if your std brakes are more than adequate for your driving conditions then there is no reason to change as long as you don't go backwards in your choice.

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Matt, can the factory front Brembo rotors be skimmed?
Apart from them potentially being warped/hotspotted, I've noticed a slight ridge has developed on the outer edges of the contact surface.
I want to keep them as spares. Is skimming expensive and do you know/recommend anyone in Perth?
Cheers.
Yes they can as mentioned just make sure they do not machine them to slow and use newer tips.Sorry i do not know anyone in Perth to do them .
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Old 03-09-2012, 03:04 PM   #37
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try Perth brake parts for skimming mate.

Matt the $1100 for the 5000 series rotors you quoted me in pervious post is that each of for the pair??
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Old 03-09-2012, 03:50 PM   #38
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try Perth brake parts for skimming mate.

Matt the $1100 for the 5000 series rotors you quoted me in pervious post is that each of for the pair??
Pair thanks
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Thanks Matt. Still out of stock? I am interstate in WA by the way mate. I forgot to answer your last post
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Old 04-09-2012, 09:46 AM   #40
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Thanks Matt. Still out of stock? I am interstate in WA by the way mate. I forgot to answer your last post
Yeah that was for the 2 piece xdrilled wasn't it? Yes out of stock but supposed to be 2 weeks although i have been asking anyone who wants these to pay upfront and that way we can backorder them and will confirm you get them when ready or just wait it out and email me when your ready.No stress either way.
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Yeah that was for the 2 piece xdrilled wasn't it? Yes out of stock but supposed to be 2 weeks although i have been asking anyone who wants these to pay upfront and that way we can backorder them and will confirm you get them when ready or just wait it out and email me when your ready.No stress either way.
Yeah the 2 piece x drilled and slotted. No stress mate I can wait got alot of other things to do first and I most likely have about 10,000 kms left on my rotors as is
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Yeah the 2 piece x drilled and slotted. No stress mate I can wait got alot of other things to do first and I most likely have about 10,000 kms left on my rotors as is
No worries just pm me in a fortnight or so.
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Hi Matt
I have a BF II FPV Force 8 with brembo 4 pot front could you PM me price on Bendix ultimate pads.

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I have a BF II FPV Force 8 with brembo 4 pot front could you PM me price on Bendix ultimate pads.

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The Hawk ceramic pads would be the one to go with then and they are $265 delivered thanks mate.
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I disagree strongly that the hawk ceramic pads are crap.

I had these of my ute and after a couple of good stop these pads are terrific!

Can't say for track use but as far as dust goes its pretty much nothing
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My car: 6 piston front/4 piston rear Brembo setup. DBA5000 front discs and standard FPV rear (about to be replaced by DBA4000).

Currently on my second set of front Hawk Performance ceramic pads. Love ‘em!

Changing pads is easy enough if you have the right tools, so swapping between Hawk ceramics for daily use and 2500s for track days is realistic. You’ll need a nail punch and brake pad spreader to make it easy though.

Photos: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11374011

A GiroDisc brake pad spreader isn’t cheap, but makes pushing the pistons back in very, very quick and easy. If you end up with Hawk pads for daily use and Ferodo 2500 pads for track days then you’ll want to get one of these spreaders. A bit under $300 including postage, but you'll keep it for the rest of your life. I use mine on conventional two piston calipers as well.

Photos: http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11344308

I find that the easiest way to push the pistons back in is to apply the GiroDisc pad spreader to the outer parts of the pads (ie before removing then).
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Matt, can the factory front Brembo rotors be skimmed?
Apart from them potentially being warped/hotspotted, I've noticed a slight ridge has developed on the outer edges of the contact surface.
I want to keep them as spares. Is skimming expensive and do you know/recommend anyone in Perth?
Cheers.
Go see Nick at Marfleet in Edward Street in East Perth. He closes at 4:30pm each day. Link.

Also:
If doing a track day, make sure that your brake fluid doesn't contain too much moisture. I paid way too much for a Wurth brake fluid tester last year - there are other, much cheaper brakes (eg Kincrome).
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11330321

Flushing the brake fluid with a Brembo setup is easy enough, especially if you have speed bleeders fitted:
http://www.fordforums.com.au/showthread.php?t=11355948
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FYI - Once a year fluid flushes for std street cars and regular fluid flushes for any cars doing track days will maintain optimum performance from your brake fluid.
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