DBA or RDA its time..

notNA · 09-08-2017, 10:16 PM

well its almost time to change my rotors

i have been looking at the DBA rotors but was told apparently the RDA rotors is better value for money (cheaper... sounds like a load of **** to me)

currently looking at this rotor
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Pro...07S/SPO2778854

unsure on pads at the moment

any recommendations are welcome

currently have a 2015 xr6 turbo with 4 pot brembos.

Whitey-AMG · 09-08-2017, 10:41 PM

DBA > RDA
I've had both and the DBA last longer , they are lighter , they look better.....

These are on my GT at the moment which also has 4 spot front and rear Brembos

http://www.dba.com.au/dba-t3-club-spec-series/

Pads are EBC red stuff which have been an excellent street pad so far.
A bit dusty when bedding in but low dust afterwards with good bite hot or cold.

Complete set up :

DBA T3 club spec rotors all round
EBC red stuff pads all round
braided good ridge brake lines all round with castrol react DOT 4 performance fluid.

Brilliant set up for street use.

**Mechan1k** · 09-08-2017, 10:45 PM

Depends what your application is as well. I have used RDA slotted rotors for many years. But it's been on work utes and family cars though. Have served me well and have had many many kays use out of them.

agree with Bluey though ... good fluid and a good pad will make a difference as well.
Braided lines give a nice decent pedal feel as well.

I run Project Mu NS400 pads on my vehicles ... as I don't push them. They bite just as good (if not better) as the Ferodo DSP's but with no dust.

Oh ... check out Race Brakes on here ... Matt looks after all forum members of brakes and is well priced and delivers to your door as well ... or if in Western Sydney area ... you can drop in to pick it up and have a chat as well

notNA · 09-08-2017, 10:55 PM

just daily driver, no track yet but i do need the stopping power cause of idiots on the M4 every day..

doing 100kmph and then they decides to slam the breaks cause they weren't paying attention.

and yes i'm in western Sydney.

**Mechan1k** · 09-08-2017, 11:03 PM

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Originally Posted by notNA

just daily driver, no track yet but i do need the stopping power cause of idiots on the M4 every day..

doing 100kmph and then they decides to slam the breaks cause they weren't paying attention.

and yes i'm in western Sydney.

I hate that as well. Even leaving earlier to try and beat the traffic. M4 blows.

Race Brakes are in Wetherill Park

notNA · 09-08-2017, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

I hate that as well. Even leaving earlier to try and beat the traffic. M4 blows.

Race Brakes are in Wetherill Park

looks like ill be paying race breaks a visit

even cheaper then what i was quoted from other places and not even going to bother with RDA

just need to figure out what pads now

**Mechan1k** · 09-08-2017, 11:12 PM

Matt will have a range of options for your sizing/application when it comes to pads.

BENT_8 · 10-08-2017, 01:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Mechan1k

Matt will have a range of options for your sizing/application when it comes to pads.

Is it wrong that I just pictured the ladies products section of the supermarket when I read this..

**Mechan1k** · 10-08-2017, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by BENT_8

Is it wrong that I just pictured the ladies products section of the supermarket when I read this..

LOL .... as long as they prevent "accidents" in public ... it's all good

BENT_8 · 10-08-2017, 01:17 AM

I'm running DBA T2's and Libra Fleur..

**Mechan1k** · 10-08-2017, 01:20 AM

Some pads are best suited to heavier usage/applications.

**BLU-220** · 10-08-2017, 07:06 AM

I'm running DBA T3 in front & DBA T2 in the rear along with Project Mu NS400 pads all round on my AU XR8 sedan
it's best brakes for street use I've had, and I had a few brake combinations over the years

cheers Dean

cheap · 10-08-2017, 08:51 AM

RDA are useful as doorstops.

**Mechan1k** · 10-08-2017, 08:55 AM

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Originally Posted by cheap

RDA are useful as doorstops.

Never had an issue with them. They do the required job perfectly fine.
Comes down to your application.

They are a lot better than the standard factory offerings.

notNA · 10-08-2017, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cheap

RDA are useful as doorstops.

ill agree with that after the research i have done so far

josh1990 · 10-08-2017, 09:05 AM

Have RDA on the Turdrolla - go rusty all over in the slightest humidity.

DBA on the ute - No rust (except when I get the actual braking surface wet, nowhere else like rda).

That's enough for me, without taking into account the DBA's superior kangaroo paw venting, build quality etc.

cheap · 10-08-2017, 10:02 AM

RDA (Rotors Drums Australia) don't let the name confuse you. RDA are simply a distributor of overseas manufactured stuff, probably mostly made in China.

DBA (Disk Brakes Australia) designed and manufactured in Australia.

notNA · 10-08-2017, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by cheap

RDA (Rotors Drums Australia) don't let the name confuse you. RDA are simply a distributor of overseas manufactured stuff, probably mostly made in China.

DBA (Disk Brakes Australia) designed and manufactured in Australia.

think we need to educate spare parts stores, they have it the other way around..

well the 2 i called so far

JC · 10-08-2017, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by notNA

well its almost time to change my rotors

i have been looking at the DBA rotors but was told apparently the RDA rotors is better value for money (cheaper... sounds like a load of **** to me)

currently looking at this rotor
http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Pro...07S/SPO2778854

unsure on pads at the moment

any recommendations are welcome

currently have a 2015 xr6 turbo with 4 pot brembos.

You might also look at ADB - I use them on my GT for street application only, and at the drags, and can't feel any difference to the brembos. They weigh the same as the brembo discs and have served me well for the past 12 months or so. They are cheaper than RDA/DBA, but if all you want them for is street duties, then they are all you need (IMHO).

ozrunner · 10-08-2017, 12:14 PM

A few years ago I needed some discs asap and DBA's weren't readily available so I brought some RDA's.

But upon unpacking the machining was obviously not up to the same standard as DBA's which was then confirmed after fitting as the front wheels wouldn't stop wobbling.

I put one on the rear and with the vehicle on stands ran it in gear. They had so much side run out it wasn't funny.

Cut my losses and waited for some DBA's to arrive and the junk RDA's are at rest somewhere in the local tip.

JC · 10-08-2017, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by cheap

RDA (Rotors Drums Australia) don't let the name confuse you. RDA are simply a distributor of overseas manufactured stuff, probably mostly made in China.

DBA (Disk Brakes Australia) designed and manufactured in Australia.

DBA also made in China - don't let the rep fool you.

notNA · 10-08-2017, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by JC

DBA also made in China - don't let the rep fool you.

yes but by what iv been seeing in my research the RDA has a lot more quality issues in the long run.

i would rather pay extra and have something decent and long lasting.

i was also considering the t5 series until i saw the price

**GO FURTHER** · 10-08-2017, 03:26 PM

Never had any issues with DBA T2's on both the BA XR6 and FG... Highly recommended. Performance will also depend a lot on your choice of pads to match.

notNA · 10-08-2017, 03:53 PM

yeah have no idea on pads at the moment.

still researching, looking at red stuff at the moment.

cheap · 10-08-2017, 04:39 PM

I've have good results with DBA T3's and QFM brake pads.

FG50T · 10-08-2017, 11:15 PM

I believe it's the RDA that are made in Aus and DBA are made in China. I think where the metal used in it is from is the technicality.

Both discs are great. My Brembo discs rust up worse than any of the two above. My RDA's peform flawlessly. The only flaw I see in them is that they are easily identifiable just as the DBA's are and people don't want to look 'cheap'. Fact is I see loads of cars every day running RDA rotors, all are fine and they all do the job better than stock rotors.

cheap · 11-08-2017, 12:21 AM

RDA website: http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/page/about.aspx

DBA website: http://www.dba.com.au/about/

In response to which company is a importer/distributor of rotors and which company manufactures rotors in Australia, it couldn't be much clearer.

JC · 11-08-2017, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by cheap

RDA website: http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/page/about.aspx

DBA website: http://www.dba.com.au/about/

In response to which company is a importer/distributor of rotors and which company manufactures rotors in Australia, it couldn't be much clearer.

Not quite clear cut - On the DBA home page (bottom left), it says:

ABOUT DBA
Disk Brakes AustraliaDisc Brakes Australia is an Australian owned, international manufacturer, designer and global marketer of after-market and OE disc brake rotors and brake pads.

While they used to manufacture solely in Oz, they now do some in China too - they have to to stay price competitive.

josh1990 · 11-08-2017, 12:11 PM

Everything's made in China* these days. Are we surprised?

*except for babies, they're made in Va-China

ute83 · 11-08-2017, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by cheap

RDA website: http://www.rdabrakes.com.au/page/about.aspx

DBA website: http://www.dba.com.au/about/

In response to which company is a importer/distributor of rotors and which company manufactures rotors in Australia, it couldn't be much clearer.

I believe the only rotors made here are the dba 4000 series. Everything else comes from china.